MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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)
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)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre close to wear indicators
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
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P740 UFV safe to buy?
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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