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P181 AFR

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

218,533 mi
Last recorded218,533 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 AFR
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 218,533 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 242,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 242,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 242,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 241,594 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 241,577 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 241,493 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to closing panel at front of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 239,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ovality evident (1.2.1 (e))

clutch operation heavy.rear brake pad wear uneven across the axle

fornt wiper blades slightly streaking

random misfire evident during emissions test & emissions erratic.

Fail 20 Jul 2021 239,497 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ovality evident (1.2.1 (e))

clutch operation heavy.rear brake pad wear uneven across the axle

fornt wiper blades slightly streaking

random misfire evident during emissions test & emissions erratic.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 236,906 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 236,831 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 232,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise,on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 223,442 miles

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Windscreen damage

Fail 23 Jul 2018 223,442 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Windscreen damage

Pass 17 Aug 2017 216,947 miles

All tyres starting to perish/split

Exhaust clamp/bracket loose on turbo elbow

Pass 21 Apr 2016 213,044 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn. nearside deteriorating

stone chips nearside windscreen

Fail 21 Apr 2016 213,042 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure petrol tank hoses 2 x clamps broken (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when fog light on reverse light comes on (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads worn. nearside deteriorating

stone chips nearside windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2015 207,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear exhaust mouintings split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 199,441 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2013 193,648 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 190,655 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

fuel tank breather pipe clip insecure & corroded

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 181,111 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2010 174,583 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear brake pipe / hose joiners heavily corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust clamp in very poor condition

rear exhaust very close to anti roll bar

Pass 11 May 2009 168,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 165,024 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 152,414 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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P181 AFR is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P181 AFR, 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 P181 AFR registered?

P181 AFR is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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