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P37 YHB

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,285 mi
Last recorded178,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 YHB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 178,285 miles

both front cv boots perishing badly

both headlamps dading on image and not as bright as could be

both sunvisors slightly floppy

petrol breather pipe split

Pass 10 Jul 2009 171,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 171,076 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 160,015 miles

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

both rear floors damaged

n/s/f suspension mount plate damaged

o/s/f foot brake will not lock

o/s/r disc corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2008 160,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

both rear floors damaged

n/s/f suspension mount plate damaged

o/s/f foot brake will not lock

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2006 149,840 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 149,828 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 141,230 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 41,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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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P37 YHB is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P37 YHB, 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 P37 YHB registered?

P37 YHB is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P37 YHB safe to buy?

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