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P422 VGJ

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,924 mi
Last recorded109,924 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 VGJ
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,924 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 109,924 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level light (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,492 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 107,489 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,952 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 100,966 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 97,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,470 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 95,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,151 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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P422 VGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P422 VGJ, 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 P422 VGJ registered?

P422 VGJ is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P422 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P422 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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