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P815 WDF

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,043 mi
Last recorded142,043 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 WDF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 142,043 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,615 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 140,592 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 139,538 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 138,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 137,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,727 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,437 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 134,421 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate & tail pipes deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 133,566 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 132,724 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,143 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 127,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 127,221 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 124,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 124,398 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 121,257 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 121,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 118,332 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 118,332 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 115,430 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 110,618 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 110,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 107,941 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 103,485 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 103,485 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 93,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P815 WDF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P815 WDF, 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 P815 WDF registered?

P815 WDF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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