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P87 NNA

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

72,855 mi
Last recorded72,855 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 NNA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,855 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 68,622 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 65,780 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 62,579 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 62,579 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 62,552 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All brake calipers rusted

All shock absorbers corroded

Both axles corroded

Front Anti roll bar/linkages corroded

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter slightly twisted but still intact

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,491 miles

Front Both drive shafts are corroded

All brake calipers are corroded

All shock absorbers are corroded

Lower Door sills are corroded but significantly weakened

Rear Beam axle is corroded but not significantly weakened

Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,491 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All tyres have a tear on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake calipers are corroded

All shock absorbers are corroded

Front Both drive shafts are corroded

Lower Door sills are corroded but significantly weakened

Rear Beam axle is corroded but not significantly weakened

Pass 27 May 2019 62,469 miles

Front Drive shafts are corroded

Rear Axle beam is corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracking on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,461 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 62,461 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2017 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 2 mm, also cracks forming (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3 mm, also cracks forming (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides, (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres have cracks forming

hand brake has little reserve travel

o/s/f steering rack gaitor twisted

small oil leak o/s/f under side

Pass 5 Jul 2016 62,091 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 62,091 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,919 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s headlight aim at upper limit

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 61,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 61,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,811 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 60,811 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,155 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,664 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 59,117 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 59,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 58,574 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 58,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 57,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 57,017 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P87 NNA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 P87 NNA, 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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P87 NNA is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 March 1997.

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