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P253 YJT

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,423 mi
Last recorded133,423 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 YJT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 133,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 125,290 miles

drivers mirror taped up

Fail 3 Apr 2009 125,063 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 118,320 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 118,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,330 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 113,237 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 111,546 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 111,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P253 YJT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P253 YJT, 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 P253 YJT registered?

P253 YJT is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P253 YJT safe to buy?

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