1997 Saab 9000 CSE 2.0L Petrol · P168 DSS
1997 Saab 9000 CSE (2.0L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1997. Recorded mileage 171,064 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9000 CSE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1985cc
P168 DSS Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 171,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (30 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P168 DSS Mileage History
- 07/03/200681,809 mi
- 06/03/20078,991 mi-72,818 mi
- 07/03/200789,930 mi+80,939 mi
- 03/03/2008101,476 mi+11,546 mi
- 26/02/2009112,484 mi+11,008 mi
- 04/03/2009112,530 mi+46 mi
- 08/02/2010119,427 mi+6,897 mi
- 14/02/2011127,822 mi+8,395 mi
- 23/02/2011127,870 mi+48 mi
- 23/02/2011127,870 mi
- 17/02/2012134,620 mi+6,750 mi
- 28/02/2013139,982 mi+5,362 mi
- 10/02/2014147,141 mi+7,159 mi
- 12/02/2014147,142 mi+1 mi
- 23/02/2015151,742 mi+4,600 mi
- 29/02/2016154,822 mi+3,080 mi
- 28/02/2017157,372 mi+2,550 mi
- 05/03/2018160,784 mi+3,412 mi
- 06/03/2018160,784 mi
- 05/03/2019163,798 mi+3,014 mi
- 02/03/2020165,063 mi+1,265 mi
- 18/02/2021166,577 mi+1,514 mi
- 04/03/2022167,403 mi+826 mi
- 16/03/2023168,505 mi+1,102 mi
- 12/03/2024169,041 mi+536 mi
- 14/03/2024169,044 mi+3 mi
- 13/03/2025170,237 mi+1,193 mi
- 13/03/2025170,239 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2026171,064 mi+825 mi
Average of roughly 4,459 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P168 DSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 9000 Cse (P168 DSS) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (30 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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