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P234 FBL

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,556 mi
Last recorded177,556 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FBL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 177,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 177,556 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 169,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 161,399 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 146,931 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 135,235 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,964 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 118,806 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P234 FBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P234 FBL, 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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What year was P234 FBL registered?

P234 FBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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