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P687 FCH

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 FCH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 103,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front rear wishbone bushes slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 102,008 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 100,383 miles

Fuel hose insecure clip broken (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 98,555 miles

Coolant level low

Offside rear caliper retaining spring missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight under body corrosion

Stering collum lock not locking but unsure weather one was fitted as standard

Pass 11 Mar 2014 96,122 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear caliper spring missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,497 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front anti-roll bar linkages contacting CV boots on full lock

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 25 Mar 2013 94,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front anti-roll bar linkages contacting CV boots on full lock

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Mar 2012 93,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,172 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 88,570 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 88,570 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,280 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Mar 2009 78,466 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipe greased

plkay in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2009 78,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 74,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 74,770 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 66,964 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,440 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P687 FCH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 125,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P687 FCH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P687 FCH is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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