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P874 LWG

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,471 mi
Last recorded95,471 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto121,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 LWG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,471 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing off on inside edges

Fail 4 Apr 2008 95,471 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing off on inside edges

Pass 10 Jan 2007 89,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2007 89,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2006 83,499 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 83,469 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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P874 LWG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 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 Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P874 LWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P874 LWG registered?

P874 LWG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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