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P1 ALF

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,287 mi
Last recorded135,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 ALF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 135,287 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 133,821 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 133,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 131,857 miles

n/s/rear tyre outside wall has small cracks

s.r.s. light is on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 131,857 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre outside wall has small cracks

s.r.s. light is on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 131,147 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 131,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 exhaust hanger mounting is broken

Pass 8 May 2008 129,958 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate discoloured

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

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 7 May 2008 129,958 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front number plate discoloured

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 25 Jan 2007 126,440 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 126,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 124,432 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 124,432 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P1 ALF is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P1 ALF, 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 P1 ALF registered?

P1 ALF is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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