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P691 PLM

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP691 PLM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 146,166 miles

Oil leak

advise front number plate damaged.

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 146,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

advise front number plate damaged.

advise nearside front tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 143,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

note car boiled over [overeated ]on first mot carried out had to abort test temp gauge was reading ok let car cool down refiklled coolant and passed emissions ok

oil leaks engine gear box aera

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 143,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

note car boiled over [overeated ]on first mot carried out had to abort test temp gauge was reading ok let car cool down refiklled coolant and passed emissions ok

oil leaks engine gear box aera

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 139,835 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 139,835 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 136,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 136,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 133,896 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

condensation in n/s/f head lamp

front number plate cracked

oil leak from rocker cover valve

rear number plate deteriorating

rocker cover breather pipe broken

Fail 24 Jan 2011 133,886 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

rocker cover breather pipe broken

rear number plate deteriorating

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

condensation in n/s/f head lamp

front number plate cracked

oil leak from rocker cover valve

Pass 27 Jan 2010 132,109 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 132,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 132,067 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

(1) Valve from Rocker cover to Manifold is broken,not connected inline to rubber pipe.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 129,665 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 129,583 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 118,295 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 118,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,628 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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P691 PLM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P691 PLM, 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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P691 PLM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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