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P81 KGM

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

146,920 mi
Last recorded146,920 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 KGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 146,920 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

cannot see brake master cylinder

dip beam intensity low

o/s/f indicater lens cracked

oil & p/steering pipes corroding

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 28 May 2012 146,916 miles

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

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

both rear discs corroded

cannot see brake master cylinder

dip beam intensity low

o/s/f indicater lens cracked

oil & p/steering pipes corroding

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 Jun 2011 141,802 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 141,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R tyre has cut on inner sidewall. not reaching the cords.

Pass 21 May 2010 136,947 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 136,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 132,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2009 132,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 May 2008 128,889 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 May 2008 128,889 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2007 124,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight leak from exhaust front pipe

Pass 24 May 2006 120,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 23 May 2006 120,721 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front no plate damaged

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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P81 KGM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P81 KGM, 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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P81 KGM is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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