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P640 HVM

1997 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,465 mi
Last recorded203,465 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 HVM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 203,465 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 203,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 201,616 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 201,616 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 186,624 miles

Oil leak

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 170,970 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 155,115 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 155,111 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 143,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 130,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 116,732 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 105,191 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,397 miles

both rear roll bar rubber bushes becoming worn

Pass 21 Mar 2007 87,638 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 87,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,241 miles

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

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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P640 HVM is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P640 HVM, 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 P640 HVM registered?

P640 HVM is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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