MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,356 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI Auto?
Based on 517 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P496 FPM is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,557 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P496 FPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P496 FPM registered?
P496 FPM is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 28 April 1997.
Is P496 FPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P496 FPM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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