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P46 YYG

1997 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

153,167 mi
Last recorded153,167 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cd109,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 YYG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 153,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 144,877 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 144,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2006 136,278 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 136,278 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s front tyre on 2.5 mm

slight play in steering top colum mounting

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P46 YYG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 109,391 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P46 YYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P46 YYG registered?

P46 YYG is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P46 YYG safe to buy?

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