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1996 Saab 9000 Aero

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,195 mi
Last recorded149,195 miles
Recorded on9 May 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Aero145,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 VPN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 May 2006 149,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive corrosion around the front windscreen, the screen is still secure, it does not involve any perscribed areas, and does not effect anything else at the time of test.

o/s wing mirror glass cracked, but not effecting the view through it at time of test.

stone chip in the n/s/f headlamp glass, not effecting the beam pattern at the time of test.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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P159 VPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 145,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 VPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P159 VPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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