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P254 WCW

1997 Saab 9000 CDI

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,042 mi
Last recorded83,042 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 WCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2007 83,042 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 83,042 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 75,630 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 75,528 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate broken but secure

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?

Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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P254 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 CDI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P254 WCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P254 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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