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P627 DBL

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,540 mi
Last recorded208,540 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP627 DBL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 208,540 miles

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

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

nsr tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Jan 2013 183,230 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2013 183,230 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 183,228 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 166,634 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 166,634 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 144,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cill covers fitted at time off test

Fail 6 Jan 2011 144,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cill covers fitted at time off test

Pass 30 Nov 2009 130,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 120,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Nov 2008 120,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 112,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2006 104,591 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 95,837 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 95,837 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P627 DBL is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P627 DBL, 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.

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P627 DBL is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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