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P618 LOE

1997 Saab 9000 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,494 mi
Last recorded150,494 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Aero134,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP618 LOE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 150,494 miles

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

Headlamps are bright

Rear brake ferrules coroded

Fail 1 May 2009 150,492 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamps are bright

Rear brake ferrules coroded

Pass 25 Apr 2008 144,462 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 144,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 138,664 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Apr 2007 138,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 130,676 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low on outer edge

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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P618 LOE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 134,625 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 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P618 LOE, 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 29 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 P618 LOE registered?

P618 LOE is a 1997 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P618 LOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P618 LOE 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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