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P824 WCW

1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,865 mi
Last recorded131,865 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto121,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 WCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2008 131,865 miles

n/s/r brake pipe and flex hose ends corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2008 131,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r brake pipe and flex hose ends corroded

n/s/r side light inop

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 23 May 2007 120,433 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 120,433 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 May 2006 107,017 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 106,792 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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P824 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 121,254 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 Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P824 WCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P824 WCW registered?

P824 WCW is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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