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P104 UNG

1997 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,210 mi
Last recorded165,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 UNG
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 165,210 miles

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

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

nearside no plate lamp very dim

Fail 22 Jul 2010 165,208 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside no plate lamp very dim

Pass 22 Jul 2009 162,953 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 162,885 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 157,418 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 149,692 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 149,692 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 143,749 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 143,749 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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P104 UNG is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P104 UNG, 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 P104 UNG registered?

P104 UNG is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P104 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 UNG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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