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P779 WCW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 WCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 117,727 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 117,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 113,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 112,367 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 112,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 110,118 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 110,076 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2006 109,901 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 22 May 2006 109,901 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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P779 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P779 WCW, 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 P779 WCW registered?

P779 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P779 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 WCW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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