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P798 LAR

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

236,827 mi
Last recorded236,827 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP798 LAR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 236,827 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty main beam and dip beam intermittant fault (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel up and down . also in and out. at top of steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

no main beam flash

oil leak on to exhaust

rear anti roll bar inner D bushes slight worn

Pass 30 Nov 2015 234,936 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 233,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 233,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 230,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 230,775 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 228,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 226,056 miles

coolant leak o/s/f when hot engine oil leak

stone chips in screen zone /A/ centre chip just in spec

Fail 12 Dec 2011 226,049 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

coolant leak o/s/f when hot engine oil leak

stone chips in screen zone /A/ centre chip just in spec

Pass 14 Dec 2010 223,254 miles

beam paterns poor just in spec fuel pipe clip inscure rear end o/s/r stone chips in screen /a/ zone

Fail 14 Dec 2010 223,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

beam paterns poor just in spec fuel pipe clip inscure rear end o/s/r stone chips in screen /a/ zone

Pass 9 Dec 2009 219,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both head lamp patterns just in spec

Pass 8 Jan 2008 209,842 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 209,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 197,077 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 197,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 184,773 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 184,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P798 LAR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P798 LAR, 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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P798 LAR is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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