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P720 UNP

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,034 mi
Last recorded175,034 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 UNP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 175,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 175,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 174,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 168,246 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 168,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 160,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 151,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P720 UNP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P720 UNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P720 UNP?

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What year was P720 UNP registered?

P720 UNP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P720 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P720 UNP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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