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P359 FJM

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,765 mi
Last recorded148,765 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 FJM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 148,765 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 148,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 141,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 141,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 134,461 miles

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

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

bonnet struts weak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 131,863 miles

O/S/F 'C' Bracket on suspension broken

Fail 29 May 2012 131,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F 'C' bracket broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 126,198 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 118,576 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake discs slightly worn

O/S/F arm 'c'bracket broken

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 118,576 miles

Both front tyres on legal limit and bald on edges

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

O/S/F arm 'c'bracket broken

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F lower arm 'C' bracket/bush deteriorated

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 100,015 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 89,570 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 89,570 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)

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

Both front cv gaitors showing signs of perishing

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Rear brake pads close to limits

Rear discs are in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,864 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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P359 FJM is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P359 FJM, 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 P359 FJM registered?

P359 FJM is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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