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P140 KGM

1997 Saab 9000

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

307,134 mi
Last recorded307,134 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 KGM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 307,134 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 294,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 282,122 miles

nsr park brake slight low effort

osf valence corroded below windscreen

Fail 6 Jun 2023 282,110 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nsr park brake slight low effort

osf valence corroded below windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2022 269,886 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 261,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 245,935 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 228,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 211,424 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 193,651 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 184,172 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 183,758 miles

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

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

steering rack gaitor twisted around track rods both sides

Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,681 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2013 169,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2012 164,517 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 164,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2011 153,569 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 144,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 140,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 134,616 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 124,943 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate stained

Pass 24 Jul 2006 114,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 99,013 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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P140 KGM is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 P140 KGM, 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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P140 KGM is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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