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P821 WCW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,801 mi
Last recorded106,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto121,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 WCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,801 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 104,418 miles

Rear coil spring are rusty

Exhaust is rusty.

Front brake pads very low + discs are worn.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear brake are rusty.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 104,418 miles

Exhaust is rusty.

Front brake pads very low + discs are worn.

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

Rear brake are rusty.

Rear coil spring are rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 101,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 101,171 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre is perish

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,312 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,312 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r tyre low on tread

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,141 miles

Both sills are covered.

Front too rear brake pipe is rusty by fuel tank.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 94,141 miles

Both sills are covered.

Front too rear brake pipe is rusty by fuel tank.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,061 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread

slight leak o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 31 May 2007 88,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 78,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 78,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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P821 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 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 Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P821 WCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P821 WCW registered?

P821 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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