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P230 GRD

1997 Saab 9000 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,425 mi
Last recorded164,425 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Aero134,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 GRD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 164,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine as bad miss on fast idle speed ?

Fail 13 Jun 2007 163,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 149,169 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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P230 GRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 134,625 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 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P230 GRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P230 GRD registered?

P230 GRD is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P230 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 GRD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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