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P688 WWV

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,385 mi
Last recorded207,385 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 WWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2015 207,385 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 207,385 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 202,932 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 202,932 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 198,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 193,408 miles

exhaust leak from manifold area

rear tyres getting low

small leak of grease from drivers side front outer cv gator

small oil leak

Fail 29 May 2012 193,408 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust leak from manifold area

rear tyres getting low

small leak of grease from drivers side front outer cv gator

small oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 188,746 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 188,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 183,750 miles

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

some corrosion starting around windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2009 177,003 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 177,003 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 170,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 164,094 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 164,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 157,680 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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P688 WWV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P688 WWV, 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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What year was P688 WWV registered?

P688 WWV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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