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P118 HUJ

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,505 mi
Last recorded188,505 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 HUJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 188,505 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged by indicator lamp

Fail 9 May 2017 188,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported front of centre exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wing damaged by indicator lamp

Pass 4 Dec 2015 186,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust rubber missing

fuel filter heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 185,165 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 185,165 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 183,186 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 183,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 177,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise both rear tyres showing signs of wear

advise front anti roll link rubbers

advise fuel breather pipe split in two

faulty ignition switch

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

rear of car slightly corroded

rubber split on offside front track rod end

Pass 6 Jul 2011 177,760 miles

advise both rear tyres showing signs of wear

advise front anti roll link rubbers

advise fuel breather pipe split in two

faulty ignition switch

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outter edges

rear of car slightly corroded

rubber split on offside front track rod end

Pass 8 Jun 2010 169,016 miles

Oil leak

strongly advise petrol breather pipe split in half

Fail 26 May 2010 168,827 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

strongly advise petrol breather pipe split in half

Pass 30 May 2009 161,620 miles

Temporary repair carried out on rear exhaust hanger

Fail 22 May 2009 161,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

O/S rear additional tail light not working

Retaining clip for fuel hose corroded to excess

Temporary repair carried out on rear exhaust hanger

Pass 24 Apr 2008 152,539 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 152,539 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 143,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 135,298 miles

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2006 135,298 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P118 HUJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P118 HUJ, 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.

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P118 HUJ is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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