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P142 RYP

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,881 mi
Last recorded143,881 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 RYP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 143,881 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 143,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 142,155 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 142,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 140,578 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 138,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 138,821 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 136,788 miles

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

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

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

drivers side door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 133,222 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 128,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 128,578 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 123,767 miles

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

no plates temp coverbd on non apruved symbol

Fail 24 Oct 2007 123,767 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

no plates temp coverbd on non apruved symbol

Pass 18 Dec 2006 111,473 miles

foot brake effort 54% ( 50% ) †parking brake effort 18% ( 15% )

front registration plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2005 96,084 miles

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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P142 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P142 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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P142 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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