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P733 GCF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

220,681 mi
Last recorded220,681 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP733 GCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 220,681 miles

rear shock absorbers,in poor condition--both front tyres, treads low--

Pass 4 Oct 2013 217,482 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 217,478 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wires routed under the throttle pedal--both front head light patterns poor---

Fail 30 Sep 2013 217,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake cable insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2012 214,506 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 214,506 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust box blowing

nearside front fog light not working

nearside handbrake reading low

offside front indicator slightly dis coloured

offside rear inner anti roll bar bush has play

offside steering rack tie rod has play

Fail 20 Aug 2012 213,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front inner rack bush slight play

rear exhaust badly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 210,026 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 210,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery insecure

front and rear brake discs worn scored and corroded

nearside and offside headlight beam patterns slightly dis storted

nearside front fog light not working

nearside rear flexible brake pipe slightly rubbed on anti roll bar

offside rear inner anti roll bar bush has play

Pass 1 Sep 2010 196,707 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 186,242 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 180,081 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 180,081 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 173,508 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 173,508 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 171,919 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 171,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P733 GCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P733 GCF, 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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P733 GCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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