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P738 GCF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 GCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2008 96,182 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

free play in steering - just acceptable

n/s/f door damaged

o/s/r lamp lens

power steering pipes damp

slight oil leaks

Fail 24 Nov 2008 96,182 miles

slight oil leaks

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

free play in steering - just acceptable

n/s/f door damaged

o/s/r lamp lens

power steering pipes damp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 85,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

plastic trim covering outer sills

scratches in windscreen

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2006 74,542 miles

see advice sheet no.422963336404, issued 29/11/2006 (items 005, 007 & 014 rectified)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 74,542 miles

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

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

1 of 2 n/s/r sidelight bulbs not working

3 of 6 centre stop lamp bulbs not working

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

centre exhaust silencer leaking slightly & repaired with paste

o/s/f brake hose slightly chafed

plastic trim covering outer sills

power steering feed pipes damp

signs of coolant staining around water pump

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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P738 GCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P738 GCF, 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 P738 GCF registered?

P738 GCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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