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H297 ERV

1991 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,719 mi
Last recorded184,719 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Saab 9000138,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 ERV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2006 184,719 miles

corroded fuel lines rear of o/s floor

front wipers poor

headlamp patterns vague

n/s headlamp holed

rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

slight play in steering column

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar bush

Fail 10 Apr 2006 184,719 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering wheel

various oil leaks to engine

both h/lamp aims deteriorating

hole in n/s headlamp glass

o/s wiper poor

play in o/s/r anti-roll bar bush

rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding at back of rear footwell

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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H297 ERV is a 1991 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 138,040 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H297 ERV, 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 35 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H297 ERV registered?

H297 ERV is a 1991 Saab 9000, first registered on 26 April 1991.

Is H297 ERV safe to buy?

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