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P854 DCY

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

118,890 mi
Last recorded118,890 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,890 miles

Body has corrosion

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 116,116 miles

Body has corrosion

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,099 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Offside front wing corroded

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 114,086 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Body has slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front wing corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 113,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,172 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Feb 2022 113,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,563 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 15 Apr 2019 111,563 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2018 108,957 miles

bonnet will not stay in up position unaided

both headlamp aims in poor condition

Fail 11 Apr 2018 108,952 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

bonnet will not stay in up position unaided

both headlamp aims in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2017 106,437 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 106,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 103,607 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 103,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front headlight reflector in poor condition

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 103,561 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside headlamp reflector in poor condition

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,931 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 101,931 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,985 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 98,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,121 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 97,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 94,980 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 94,971 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 92,313 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,276 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 89,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 84,393 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 79,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 79,900 miles

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

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

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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P854 DCY is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P854 DCY, 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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P854 DCY is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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