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P207 XAT

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,605 mi
Last recorded150,605 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP207 XAT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 150,605 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

centre stop lamp 50% inoperative

Fail 5 Aug 2015 150,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported frony mountings missing (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced very low performance (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Front brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear arms corroded (2.4.G.1)

centre stop lamp 50% inoperative

Fail 21 Jul 2015 150,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underbody and suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 143,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 139,964 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 124,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 120,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 120,269 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,281 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 112,281 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 109,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 109,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 106,333 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 106,328 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,813 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P207 XAT is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P207 XAT, 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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P207 XAT is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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