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P687 OKP

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

189,244 mi
Last recorded189,244 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 OKP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 189,244 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN L O W ..

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW..

corrosion around whole exhaust system..cat,heat shield rattling..movement in rear inner roll bar bushs..

Fail 13 Mar 2018 189,243 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearwards section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN L O W ..

FRONT TYRES WORN LOW..

corrosion around whole exhaust system..cat,heat shield rattling..movement in rear inner roll bar bushs..

Pass 14 Mar 2017 186,355 miles

front pads 3/4 worn /n/s/f tyre low on outer edge .middle exhaust hanger broken

Pass 18 Mar 2016 183,775 miles

corrosion in front struts

corrosion in n/s/f steering arm

corrosion in rear chassis

exhaust mount broken

fuel tank breather hose split

lip on front discs / pads getting low

Fail 23 Feb 2016 183,775 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion in front struts

corrosion in n/s/f steering rack arm

corrosion in rear chassis

exhaust mount broken

fuel tank breather hose clip insecure

lip on front discs / pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2015 180,557 miles

front pads over half worn / lip on front discs

n/s/f beam patern weak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 180,557 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in exhaust system center silencer blowing

front pads over half worn / lip on front discs

n/s/f beam patern weak

pipe loose on induction side .

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,799 miles

filler neck vent pipes split but not leaking corrosion in front and rear struts ,lip on front discs

Fail 25 Feb 2014 177,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

filler neck vent pipes split but not leaking corrosion in front and rear struts ,lip on front discs

Pass 22 Feb 2013 176,090 miles

aux drive belt starting to perish.

corrosion in front and rear jacl points, front and rear hubs and suspension components, n/s/r inner wheeal arch, and rear chassis.

n/s/f indicator fading.

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

oil leak from rear cam seal area.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

slight movement in front and rear anti-roll bar d bushes.

slight wear on front brake discs.

Fail 20 Feb 2013 176,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aux drive belt starting to perish.

corrosion in front and rear jacl points, front and rear hubs and suspension components, n/s/r inner wheeal arch, and rear chassis.

n/s/f indicator fading.

n/s/f seat belt starting to fray.

oil leak from rear cam seal area.

sill covers fitted at time of test.

slight movement in front and rear anti-roll bar d bushes.

slight wear on front brake discs.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 173,659 miles

engine oil leaks

hazard switch surround broken

wear on the front brake discs

Fail 22 Feb 2012 173,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leaks

hazard switch surround broken

wear on the front brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2011 170,475 miles

engine oil leaks

hazard switch surround broken but switch still functions

wear on the front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2010 166,502 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 166,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN VERY THIN....MIDDLE EXHAUST VERY CORRODED//REAR EXHAUST CORRODED....O/S/F TYRE WORN VERY LOW//EDGE WEAR ON FRONT TYRES....FUEL FILLER NECK(SHORT PIPE)SPLIT....

oil leak-rocker gasket/cam seal area..old coolant around throttle body area..beam patterns weak..dampness around p.a.s.rack..fuel filler neck clips corroded....

Pass 26 Feb 2009 159,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 153,809 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 153,809 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

COOLANT EXPANSION TANK CAP SEAL VERY WEAK

SUSPECT HEAD GASKET..WHITE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST....

slight oil leaks..front brake discs lipped..slight play in rear inner roll bar bushs..

tyres worn low - n/s/f - 2.0mm n/s/r - 2.0mm o/s/r - 3.0mm uneven wear on rear tyres..

Pass 24 Jan 2007 144,474 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2006 131,486 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 131,483 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 131,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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 OKP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OKP, 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 OKP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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