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P840 WCW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,984 mi
Last recorded162,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 WCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 162,984 miles

Oil leak

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

steering rack has slight play

Fail 23 Jan 2009 162,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2008 160,255 miles

f/no plate poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2008 160,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

f/no plate poor condition

Pass 6 Jul 2007 148,488 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 147,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 131,038 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 130,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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P840 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P840 WCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P840 WCW registered?

P840 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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