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A15 GFN

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,342 mi
Last recorded143,342 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 GFN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 143,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 141,067 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 137,474 miles

Direction indicator flashing speed at nearside is faster than those at offside

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 137,439 miles

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filler neck pipe at fuel area securing jubilee clamp is loose and insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator flashing speed at nearside is faster than those at offside

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 133,889 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir hose joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear panard rod on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 133,889 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking everywhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir hose joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear panard rod on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,673 miles

Catalyst rear mounting bracket has broken off and mounting bracket is missing a securing bolt where attached to engine

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil return pipe area at turbo charger area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front crank pulley area/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both floor areas at front mounting area of rear trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 127,670 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Catalyst rear mounting bracket has broken off and mounting bracket is missing a securing bolt where attached to engine

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil return pipe area at turbo charger area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front crank pulley area/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both floor areas at front mounting area of rear trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 125,147 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear floor areas in front of rear trailing arm front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 125,104 miles

Emissions not tested Due to coolant loss as stated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Leaking engine coolant from pipe work to throttle body and rear part of cylinder head area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch area by fuel filler pipes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Strong smell of fuel at offside rear but no visable leak found

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear floor areas in front of rear trailing arm front mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 124,410 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 124,409 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 122,324 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 121,233 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,142 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 114,848 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,848 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 112,690 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 112,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 109,950 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust tail pipe cracked and blowing slightly

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2013 109,946 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust tail pipe cracked and blowing slightly

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2012 107,016 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar bushs perished

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc rusty on edges

Fail 2 Jul 2012 107,016 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar bushs perished

front brake disc slightly worn

rear brake disc rusty on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2011 103,659 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,900 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 99,900 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jul 2009 96,145 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,694 miles

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside rear brake hose deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 85,650 miles

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes worn

osr brake hose perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,200 miles

engine oil leak

os rear brake hose perished

Pass 5 Jul 2005 73,871 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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A15 GFN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 GFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A15 GFN is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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