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P950 OKN

1997 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,718 mi
Last recorded221,718 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cse125,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP950 OKN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 221,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 213,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 202,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 202,983 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 196,780 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 196,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 190,595 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 11 Dec 2008 183,756 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 172,597 miles

left rear handbrake lazy

Fail 20 Nov 2007 172,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

left rear handbrake lazy

Pass 6 Dec 2006 161,871 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 150,054 miles

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

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 OKN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P950 OKN?

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What year was P950 OKN registered?

P950 OKN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P950 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P950 OKN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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