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P74 WCK

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,331 mi
Last recorded185,331 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP74 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 185,331 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre has a slight flat spot

slight leak from the power steering reservoir

Fail 5 Jan 2011 185,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

off side rear tyre has a slight flat spot

slight leak from the power steering reservoir

Pass 8 Jan 2010 177,716 miles

please return for a VT20 on official paper after the snow has cleared. Vosa's delivery service has failed.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 169,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bonnet struts weak

slight leak from the power steering system

Pass 3 Jan 2008 162,064 miles

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 3 Jan 2008 162,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 158,813 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 151,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 138,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 138,873 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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P74 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P74 WCK, 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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P74 WCK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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