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P137 RYP

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,457 mi
Last recorded158,457 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 RYP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 158,457 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oiled

Fail 6 Mar 2025 158,391 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oiled

Pass 17 May 2018 155,874 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 146,676 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 141,209 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 137,399 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 129,074 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 122,345 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 112,406 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 112,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 106,578 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 101,765 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Engine oil leak from crankshaft pulley seal

Exhaust silencer hitting floor

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

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 101,729 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Engine oil leak from crankshaft pulley seal

Exhaust silencer hitting floor

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 94,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 94,070 miles

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)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 86,257 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 86,257 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 78,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2006 78,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P137 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P137 RYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P137 RYP registered?

P137 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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