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P783 WCW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,351 mi
Last recorded166,351 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 WCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 166,351 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

led's in high level brake light not all working

Fail 19 May 2008 166,345 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

led's in high level brake light not all working

Pass 24 May 2007 155,925 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 147,366 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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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P783 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P783 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 P783 WCW registered?

P783 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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