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P319 GPE

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

187,142 mi
Last recorded187,142 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 GPE
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 187,142 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis area getting weak corroded

suspension bushes in general all round vehicle splitting and perrishing

visual oil leakage over under tray from engine area

Pass 30 Jun 2021 186,914 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wish bone rear bushes soft

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust at front

Fail 24 Jun 2021 186,903 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front wish bone rear bushes soft

oil leak

slight blow on exhaust at front

Fail 7 Jun 2021 186,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section exhaust rotten holed blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 186,135 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 184,736 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 18 Apr 2018 183,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 181,545 miles

Central exhaust silencer box slight fracture and slight blow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm 205/55r16-91v

oil leak from engine area

studs missing from exhaust manifold

Fail 19 Apr 2017 181,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure clips rotton broken (7.2.1)

Central exhaust silencer box slight fracture and slight blow

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 205/55r16-91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm 205/55r16-91v

oil leak from engine area

studs missing from exhaust manifold

Pass 18 Apr 2016 179,379 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 177,043 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 174,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 172,721 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 172,721 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 170,451 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 166,952 miles

both front tyres getting low on tred depth

centre to rear exhaust silencer getting very corroded and weak

plastic sill covers fitted both sides of vehicle no full inspection carried out

Fail 20 Apr 2011 166,952 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tred depth

centre to rear exhaust silencer getting very corroded and weak

plastic sill covers fitted both sides of vehicle no full inspection carried out

Pass 15 Apr 2010 163,138 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

long hand brake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2009 158,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 158,486 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 152,688 miles

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

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

hand brake just pass

Pass 12 Apr 2007 145,420 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2006 138,321 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner

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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P319 GPE is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P319 GPE, 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 P319 GPE registered?

P319 GPE is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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