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P277 DJM

1996 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

209,296 mi
Last recorded209,296 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 DJM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 209,296 miles

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear rear panel corroded

Fail 20 May 2022 209,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear rear inner wheel arch corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear panel corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 197,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 187,034 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 187,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 186,846 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 Road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear quarter panel behind rear bumper both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 170,263 miles

chip in front windscreen not effecting view but may spread

Fail 20 May 2019 170,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

chip in front windscreen not effecting view but may spread

Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,361 miles

Centre exhaust rubber broken

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers are perished

Fail 28 Mar 2018 144,338 miles

Emissions not tested Co & Lambda readings too high (7.4.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust rubber broken

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer mounting rubbers are perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 137,140 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 137,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 128,914 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 128,907 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,248 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,985 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,279 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 114,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 110,664 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,431 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 107,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 103,364 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 99,278 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 92,016 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 83,326 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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P277 DJM is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 P277 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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P277 DJM is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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