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P515 PVU

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

315,996 mi
Last recorded315,996 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 PVU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 315,996 miles

exhaust manifold minor exhaust blow

minor oil weep gearbox

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

n/s/f linkbar rubber becoming perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 313,245 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 303,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 293,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 288,300 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 276,400 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 252,380 miles

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

catalytic converter missing

small crack in n/s windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2009 252,006 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

catalytic converter missing

small crack in n/s windscreen

Pass 12 Feb 2008 230,734 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 205,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 188,012 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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P515 PVU is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P515 PVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P515 PVU registered?

P515 PVU is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P515 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P515 PVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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