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P885 RYT

1997 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,799 mi
Last recorded112,799 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cde124,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 RYT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 112,799 miles

All brake pipe flexi joins corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,689 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside sill area's corroding

oil residue engine / sub frame area's

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 7 Jun 2019 112,688 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside sill area's corroding

oil residue engine / sub frame area's

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Fail 28 Nov 2018 112,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front anti-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

air box is damaged

nearside & offside inner sill area's corroding

side skirts fitted / unable to fully inspect outer sill area's

Pass 4 Oct 2017 112,473 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

chip to windscreen outside swept area

corrosion to inner sills

offside front anti roll bar rubbers are perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2017 112,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & offside rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

chip to windscreen outside swept area

corrosion to inner sills

offside front anti roll bar rubbers are perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 112,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside front tyre's are cracking & perishing

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area's

Fail 28 Jan 2017 112,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside & offside front tyre's are cracking & perishing

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill area's

Fail 13 Jan 2017 112,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section joints (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement fuel cap damaged / rubber seal split (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp has no beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking & perishing

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area's (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

side skirt covers fitted unable to fully inspect the outer sill area's

Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 109,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2012 108,610 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front wipers in poor condition but clear the screen

Pass 26 Apr 2011 107,928 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 107,676 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 105,467 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 101,960 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 101,960 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 98,970 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 98,970 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 94,233 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 94,149 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 87,823 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P885 RYT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 124,218 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P885 RYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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P885 RYT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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