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P18 AAB

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

166,719 mi
Last recorded166,719 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 166,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 165,229 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 165,220 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 164,850 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,749 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 158,495 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 158,495 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 158,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 157,539 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 156,737 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 156,699 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 155,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 155,103 miles

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

Nearside rear inner wheel arch to rear quarter pannel corroded

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch to rear quarter pannel corroded

Slight coolant leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 154,433 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 154,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 152,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 151,559 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 151,559 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 149,690 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 149,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 147,761 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2009 145,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 143,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 143,152 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 139,002 miles

3 sections of high level brake warning light inoperative

Pass 18 Apr 2006 134,791 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P18 AAB is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 P18 AAB, 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 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P18 AAB registered?

P18 AAB is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P18 AAB safe to buy?

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