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P838 SBX

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

173,150 mi
Last recorded173,150 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 SBX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,150 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced drop link rubber washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 173,150 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced drop link rubber washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive been painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 165,936 miles

Manufacture sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear been pained (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 158,492 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 158,423 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 151,616 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 151,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened inner wheel arch (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,746 miles

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

Underside undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2020 142,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 142,290 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 138,117 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 130,608 miles

all rear suspension components have been undersealed

front brake flexi's deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

Fail 21 Sep 2018 130,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

all rear suspension components have been undersealed

front brake flexi's deteriorating

front drop link bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,279 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 111,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 111,328 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 100,200 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 90,756 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 89,133 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 79,939 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 79,934 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 75,664 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 71,114 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 66,210 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 60,829 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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P838 SBX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P838 SBX, 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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P838 SBX is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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