MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated union (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?
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P222 ABF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P222 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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P222 ABF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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