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P525 MLO

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,867 mi
Last recorded171,867 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 MLO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 171,867 miles

slight play in offside front steering rack mount {bush}

Fail 4 Feb 2012 171,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in offside front steering rack mount {bush}

Pass 27 Jun 2011 171,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 158,473 miles

Centre brake light has a bulb out

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF flexi brake hose very close to shock

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 158,473 miles

Centre brake light has a bulb out

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF flexi brake hose very close to shock

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 144,035 miles

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

Front fog lamp switch faulty

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 144,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front fog lamp switch faulty

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 140,911 miles

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

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2008 140,908 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

SRS warning lamp on

Fail 26 Nov 2007 133,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 133,915 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 133,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 123,614 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 123,614 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 117,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 117,322 miles

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

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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P525 MLO is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P525 MLO, 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 30 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 P525 MLO registered?

P525 MLO is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P525 MLO safe to buy?

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