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P246 LPX

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

208,749 mi
Last recorded208,749 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 LPX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 208,749 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 189,164 miles

front drop link bushes cracking

offside rear tyre low and badly cracking (strong advise)

rear brake hoses cracking

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorbers corroded

slight dampness around steering rack and flexible power steering pipe at steering rack

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering universal joint

various damage in swept area of windscreen

Fail 3 Oct 2011 189,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front drop link bushes cracking

rear brake hoses cracking

rear brake pads low

rear shock absorbers corroded

rear tyres badly cracked (strong advise)

rear tyres low on tread

slight dampness around steering rack and flexible power steering pipe at steering rack

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering universal joint

various damage in swept area of windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2010 181,382 miles

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

OFFSIDEHEADLAMP DIM

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 169,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 157,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 155,338 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 152,341 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 149,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 144,568 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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P246 LPX is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 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 P246 LPX, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P246 LPX registered?

P246 LPX is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 January 1997.

Is P246 LPX safe to buy?

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