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P743 GJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

197,919 mi
Last recorded197,919 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 GJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2022 197,919 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking fluid (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high poor pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area to rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded at supporting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective fowling against suspension (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area to rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edges below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis to body area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/ jacking point areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 191,019 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Floor area, (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 185,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 180,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 180,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 173,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D)bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 165,991 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 165,876 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch panel (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 159,078 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 151,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear floor slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 144,482 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 137,075 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2012 129,270 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 121,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 121,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 113,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OS inner CV damp

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 113,437 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

OS inner CV damp

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

Oil leak

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 106,296 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 106,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 98,831 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 91,757 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 83,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 76,618 miles

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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P743 GJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P743 GJB, 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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P743 GJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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