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P711 AFE

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

213,169 mi
Last recorded213,169 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 AFE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 213,169 miles

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

Front lower front valance is damaged

OSF headlamp washer pipe is leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2015 213,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe is split or detatched (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

front lower valance is damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 212,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 212,539 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 209,805 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 209,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 208,721 miles

Back box outer skin is peeling

Fail 28 Mar 2012 208,721 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Back box outer skin is peeling

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 208,119 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 205,865 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 205,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 203,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 201,492 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 198,146 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 198,146 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 181,042 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 181,019 miles

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

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

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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P711 AFE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P711 AFE, 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 P711 AFE registered?

P711 AFE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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