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P740 UFV

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,847 mi
Last recorded210,847 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 UFV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 210,847 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wear on outter edge

Pass 26 Apr 2011 203,882 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 203,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 196,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 196,774 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 184,377 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 184,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 174,818 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

Fail 7 Apr 2008 174,818 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2007 167,533 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 167,533 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 163,485 miles

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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P740 UFV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P740 UFV, 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 P740 UFV registered?

P740 UFV is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P740 UFV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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