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P398 SOO

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,309 mi
Last recorded148,309 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 SOO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 148,309 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 148,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 145,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 141,112 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 137,311 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 132,697 miles

nearside headlight wiper not working

Fail 22 May 2008 132,697 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

nearside headlight wiper not working

Pass 12 Mar 2007 127,228 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 121,902 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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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P398 SOO is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black 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 P398 SOO, 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 P398 SOO registered?

P398 SOO is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P398 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 SOO 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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