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P275 DJM

1996 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,832 mi
Last recorded189,832 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP275 DJM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 189,832 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small water leak at top engine coolant hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car has been undersealed front to rear

Fail 7 Sep 2020 189,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rubber exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight tear in boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

whole of under car has been undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2019 189,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fresh under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 189,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fresh under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 189,331 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 187,683 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 187,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 186,512 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 185,510 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 185,825 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 183,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes greased passed as inspected rear at flexy pitted

exhaust has slight blow at repair

nearside front inner arch gard showing sighns of catching

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

nearside rear tyre has cuts to sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking in tread also has uneven wear

Fail 29 Apr 2014 183,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

condition of nearside front tyre damaged to inside sidewall

nearside front inner wheel arch gard catching tyre

nsr brake disc worn

nsr tyre has damage to outside sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking intread uneven wear to inside sidewall

some brake pipes covered passed as inspected

Pass 29 Apr 2013 176,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 17 Dec 2011 165,032 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 157,329 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 154,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 154,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 149,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 143,647 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 135,965 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 135,965 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 124,842 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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P275 DJM is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 P275 DJM, 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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P275 DJM is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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