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P144 RYP

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,479 mi
Last recorded169,479 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 RYP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 169,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,547 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 163,358 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 160,185 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 160,185 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 159,945 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,109 miles

front brakes low

front jacking points corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2020 154,292 miles

all jacking points corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2019 151,571 miles

offside rear floor and inner chassis starting to corrode

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 14 Jun 2018 145,055 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 145,055 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2018 144,943 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe and suspect manifold (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,894 miles

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

nearside front tyre splitting on inner wall

rear brake hoses perished

Pass 9 Apr 2016 137,613 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 133,061 miles

both rear brake calipers slightly damp no leaks at time of test

hazard light switch sticky

Pass 23 Apr 2014 129,014 miles

Near side hand brake has a very low reading.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,128 miles

power steering pipes and rack have sighns of oil weeping

Pass 13 Apr 2012 115,756 miles

Front tyres low at approx 3 mm

Off side rear tyre losing shape

Rear discs in poor condition and the pads are getting low

Tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,895 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear discs/pads worn

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,184 miles

see checklist 44417

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,215 miles

cv boots very perished,all brakes well worn

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,049 miles

see checklist 536178

Pass 12 Apr 2007 88,993 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 78,695 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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P144 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P144 RYP, 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 P144 RYP registered?

P144 RYP is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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