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P143 APR

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,989 mi
Last recorded177,989 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 APR
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2010 177,989 miles

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

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

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

damage to windscreen

exhaust slightly leaking around manifold area

Pass 16 Mar 2009 167,917 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 160,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 154,530 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 147,761 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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P143 APR is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P143 APR, 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 P143 APR registered?

P143 APR is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P143 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 APR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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