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P890 KKO

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,593 mi
Last recorded161,593 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP890 KKO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 161,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 160,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 159,589 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 158,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wing/arch sill heavy corrosion

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 158,519 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wing/arch sill heavy corrosion

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 155,662 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2020 153,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 148,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 144,033 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 138,480 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 131,638 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 127,205 miles

front wiper blades split but clear screen enough at time of test

rear tyres deterioating

scratch marks to windscreen

Fail 27 May 2014 127,205 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

front wiper blades split but clear screen enough at time of test

rear tyres deterioating

scratch marks to windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 123,936 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 121,156 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 117,291 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 113,379 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 113,379 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 109,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 109,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 106,417 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

near side front c/v boot pereshing

off side front c/v boot pereshing

off side rear tyre pereshing

rear brake pads wearing low

slight movement in off side rear anti roll bar mountain bush

Fail 15 May 2008 106,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

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

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

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)

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

Oil leak

front pads getting low

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 29 May 2007 91,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 76,504 miles

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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P890 KKO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P890 KKO, 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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What year was P890 KKO registered?

P890 KKO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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