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P917 SBD

1997 Saab 9000 Cs I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I119,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP917 SBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 98,497 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 97,640 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both headlamp patterns poor due to condensation

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion to both rear brake hose metal section and ferrules

Fail 10 Jan 2007 97,640 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advance corrosion to both rear brake pipe hose+ferruals

both head lamp pattons poor water ingress

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip to o/s screen just in limits

Pass 11 Feb 2006 92,179 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P917 SBD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 119,469 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P917 SBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P917 SBD registered?

P917 SBD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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