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P957 YVL

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,316 mi
Last recorded126,316 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 YVL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 126,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 126,172 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 125,816 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 125,427 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 125,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 124,533 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 121,814 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 119,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 116,280 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 112,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,915 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 165,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

offside rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 103,311 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 199,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 97,999 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 96,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 95,061 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 93,567 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 91,424 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 88,386 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P957 YVL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P957 YVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P957 YVL registered?

P957 YVL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P957 YVL safe to buy?

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