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P838 PLO

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,186 mi
Last recorded145,186 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 PLO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,186 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underside (2.1.5 (a))

Exterior door handles stiff in operation

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/rear suspension mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 145,186 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage underside (2.1.5 (a))

Exterior door handles stiff in operation

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor/rear suspension mounting areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 138,099 miles

NSF/NSR/OSR door handle operation stiff from outside the vehicle

Parking brake efficiency level only just met

Fail 30 Oct 2020 138,098 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch/anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF/NSR/OSR door handle operation stiff from outside the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal wear - bald no cord showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency level only just met

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 132,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - been treated/wax oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Front both (inner) slight tyre wear occurring

Nearside Rear Outer TYRE edge 3mm

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Release clip (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 132,330 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both rear inner wheel arches corroded & holed but not structural

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 116,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 116,678 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N/S 110 O/S 160 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 103,581 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 95,843 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,498 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,658 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 84,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion on rear rigid brake pipes

o/s/f seat/back rest loose/worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,574 miles

corrosion on rear rigid brake pipes

o/s/f seat/back rest loose/worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 83,290 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 79,351 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 79,351 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 74,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2008 74,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,539 miles

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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P838 PLO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P838 PLO, 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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P838 PLO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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