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P718 RYF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

199,512 mi
Last recorded199,512 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 RYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 199,512 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 199,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 197,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

hazrad light switch slightly sticky operation

nearside wiper blade slightly deterioted

rear exhaust temporarily repaired

slight free play from steering column bracket

Pass 5 Apr 2012 197,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

hazrad light switch slightly sticky operation

nearside wiper blade slightly deterioted

rear exhaust temporarily repaired

slight free play from steering column bracket

Pass 19 Apr 2011 195,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust ruibber mount broken but system secure

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arches

Fail 14 Apr 2011 195,788 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust ruibber mount broken but system secure

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arches

Pass 19 Apr 2010 193,116 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 139,097 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 189,215 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 180,800 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated, handbrake lever has long travel and both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes heavily worn.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 172,550 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 172,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

nearside rear brake hose ferrule corroded

rear number plate deteriorating

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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P718 RYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P718 RYF, 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 P718 RYF registered?

P718 RYF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 9 January 1997.

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