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P34 VEU

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,989 mi
Last recorded160,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 VEU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 160,989 miles

n/s cv boot pin holed

oil leak

rear tyres worn edges

wear front disc

Pass 14 Dec 2010 157,520 miles

cv boots perishing

damage front plate

o/s/r anti roll bar bush worn

wear front disc

wear o/s track rod end

Pass 11 Dec 2009 148,922 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 140,433 miles

both outer cv boots perished

handbrake travel

movement in steering

n/s/f tyre close to limit advise replacment

o/s/f tyre worn low

o/s/r tyre close to limit advise replacment

oil leaks

sill trims fitted

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Pass 19 Dec 2007 132,014 miles

rear anti roll bar mounts worn

screen stone chipped

Pass 19 Dec 2006 124,504 miles

nearside inner front c.v. gaiter detached

Fail 19 Dec 2006 124,504 miles

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

nearside inner front c.v. gaiter detached

Pass 21 Dec 2005 113,925 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 113,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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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P34 VEU is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P34 VEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P34 VEU registered?

P34 VEU is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P34 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P34 VEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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