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P740 HVO

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,815 mi
Last recorded131,815 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo126,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP740 HVO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2006 131,815 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 131,815 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 130,934 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 130,934 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wiper blade smearjng screen slightly

cracked front number plate

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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P740 HVO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 126,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P740 HVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P740 HVO registered?

P740 HVO is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is P740 HVO safe to buy?

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