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A18 VGC

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VGC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,287 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 117,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 117,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,539 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 108,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,046 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 94,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 94,682 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,681 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 94,450 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 94,450 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 89,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,607 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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A18 VGC is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A18 VGC registered?

A18 VGC is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is A18 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VGC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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