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P238 GFL

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

218,194 mi
Last recorded218,194 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 GFL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 218,194 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 217,653 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 216,841 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 216,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 216,141 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 216,053 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 214,421 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 206,058 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 205,910 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 196,823 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 188,990 miles

jubilee clip missing on fuel breather hose connected to fuel tank

Fail 4 Oct 2010 188,990 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

jubilee clip missing on fuel breather hose connected to fuel tank

Pass 30 Sep 2009 179,689 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 166,316 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 157,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 157,758 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 152,599 miles

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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P238 GFL is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P238 GFL, 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 P238 GFL registered?

P238 GFL is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P238 GFL safe to buy?

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