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P744 GCF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,519 mi
Last recorded175,519 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 GCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 175,519 miles

off side number plate ligth

Pass 17 Oct 2011 170,895 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 163,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 158,983 miles

front brake discs worn/pads worn low

offside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 8 Oct 2008 154,269 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 154,266 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 149,401 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 149,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 142,367 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 142,367 miles

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

near side front c.v boot perishing

near side front tyre on 1.6 legal limit

near side rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play off side rear anti roll bar mounting

Pass 26 Apr 2005 134,861 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2005 134,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing low !!

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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P744 GCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P744 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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What year was P744 GCF registered?

P744 GCF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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