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P231 JBC

1996 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,748 mi
Last recorded220,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 JBC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 220,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 219,275 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill underbody weakened by corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 217,075 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 217,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 210,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 210,176 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)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 203,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 199,892 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 195,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 189,323 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 179,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 172,514 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 172,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 163,310 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006

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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P231 JBC is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P231 JBC, 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 P231 JBC registered?

P231 JBC is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P231 JBC safe to buy?

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