MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both headlamp beam patterns weak
both rear brake fearals rusty
front pipe has been badly repaied on the flexable section
play in both front bottom wishbone inner bushes
play in steering rack
rear no plate discoulered
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish and will soon need attension.
intermittant fault with h/lamp relay
play in rear anti roll bar bushes and will soon need attension
slight play and knocking from steering rack.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
both front flexible brake hoses starting to perish and will soon need attension.
intermittant fault with h/lamp relay
play in rear anti roll bar bushes and will soon need attension
slight play and knocking from steering rack.
o/side front tyre wearing on outter edge
slight blow from rear exhaust box †
slight play both rear antiroll bar bushes
slight play steering rack
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/side front tyre wearing on outter edge
slight blow from rear exhaust box †
slight play both rear antiroll bar bushes
slight play steering rack
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P873 CPK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P873 CPK, 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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P873 CPK is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 March 1997.
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