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P716 PJA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,429 mi
Last recorded126,429 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 PJA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,429 miles

All brake discs in poor condition.

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 126,429 miles

All brake discs in poor condition.

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak from engine.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 119,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are perished/worn on rear

rear wiper is torn

Fail 18 Dec 2009 119,433 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are perished/worn on rear

rear wiper is torn

Pass 15 Dec 2008 110,967 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tyres perished

rear wiper is torn

Fail 15 Dec 2008 110,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

rear tyres perished

rear wiper is torn

Pass 10 Dec 2007 106,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside lower arm --bush spacers in a poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2007 106,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside lower arm --bush spacers in a poor condition

Pass 15 Dec 2006 99,923 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 99,854 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,487 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 91,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P716 PJA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P716 PJA, 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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P716 PJA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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