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P601 OHE

1996 Saab 9000 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,922 mi
Last recorded106,922 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Aero145,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 OHE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 106,922 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 106,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,483 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 95,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 90,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 84,901 miles

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

hand brake only just making readings

rear brake flexy hoses - metal parts signs of corrosion started

Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,124 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,003 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 76,354 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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P601 OHE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 145,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P601 OHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P601 OHE registered?

P601 OHE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P601 OHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 OHE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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