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P950 KWL

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

194,524 mi
Last recorded194,524 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 KWL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 194,524 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s rear inner quarter panel corroded and holed

Pass 12 Sep 2019 192,854 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

n/s rear inner quarter panel corroded

o/s head light pattern deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2018 188,845 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 184,714 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 179,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 172,366 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 163,797 miles

near side front wishbone bush cover broken

Pass 31 Aug 2013 162,843 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

headlight pattern poor

number plate lights very dull

o/s front indicator slightly discoloured

rear anti roll bar D mount buhses have slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2012 161,356 miles

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

nearside rear number plate light very dim

Pass 8 Aug 2011 161,321 miles

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

all four discs rusty and pitted

Pass 12 May 2010 161,199 miles

brake discs surfaces slightly rusty

o/s lower wishbone ally support bracket corroded

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

Pass 22 May 2008 154,081 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 146,108 miles

advise movement in both front and both rear anti rollbar bushes

front brake discs showing age and surface rusty front pads getting low monitor

rear brake discs showing age

slight distortion in rear torsion bar but not significantly waekened

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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P950 KWL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P950 KWL, 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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P950 KWL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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