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P829 FRA

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,074 mi
Last recorded182,074 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 FRA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 182,074 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,220 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 159,843 miles

all tyres 2- 3mm

Fail 23 Oct 2010 159,843 miles

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

all tyres 2- 3mm

Pass 10 Aug 2009 141,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 139,384 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 113,302 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 180,439 miles

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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P829 FRA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P829 FRA, 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 P829 FRA registered?

P829 FRA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P829 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P829 FRA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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