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P83 KJB

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

129,328 mi
Last recorded129,328 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 KJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 129,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 123,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 117,307 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,305 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 115,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 113,762 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2021 111,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 110,973 miles

Engine upper stabilizer bush worn

Front Engine mount in poor condition

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside fuel tank strap rusty

Offside rear inner position lamp not working.

Fail 11 Jun 2020 110,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front of system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine upper stabilizer bush worn

Front Engine mount in poor condition

Nearside front fog light not working

Offside fuel tank strap rusty

Offside rear inner position lamp not working.

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,567 miles

both headlamps have a poor beam image

Fail 5 Apr 2019 109,567 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps have a poor beam image

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,754 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,754 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 107,826 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both have poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 107,088 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 107,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 104,337 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 104,337 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,296 miles

both rear tyres have splits in tread [cords not visible]

Fail 11 Apr 2014 102,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres have splits in tread [cords not visible]

Pass 18 Apr 2013 99,731 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have cutsin tread cords not visible and tyres worn uneven

Pass 18 Apr 2012 97,286 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,933 miles

Both wipers stating to deteriorate

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 88,899 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,907 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 77,071 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 69,876 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,113 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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P83 KJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue 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 P83 KJB, 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 P83 KJB registered?

P83 KJB is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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