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P325 ERX

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,879 mi
Last recorded235,879 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 ERX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 235,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 235,879 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 222,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 222,773 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 203,542 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 203,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 191,505 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 191,504 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 177,700 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 167,214 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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P325 ERX is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P325 ERX, 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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What year was P325 ERX registered?

P325 ERX is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 11 December 1996.

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