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P714 PLB

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,168 mi
Last recorded228,168 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 PLB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 228,168 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 228,098 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 221,878 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 21,432 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 206,778 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 206,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 196,908 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 196,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 May 2006 185,065 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P714 PLB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P714 PLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P714 PLB registered?

P714 PLB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P714 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P714 PLB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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