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P122 ESO

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,155 mi
Last recorded175,155 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 ESO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 175,155 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 175,155 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 175,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres worn low inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn very low on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2006 171,589 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 164,638 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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P122 ESO is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P122 ESO, 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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What year was P122 ESO registered?

P122 ESO is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P122 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 ESO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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