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P676 SUU

1997 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,754 mi
Last recorded97,754 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 SUU
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 97,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 96,920 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,096 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 15 Aug 2018 96,095 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 94,731 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,731 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,900 miles

Advise nearside front seat belt frayed.

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 93,899 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise nearside front seat belt frayed.

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,536 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,529 miles

advise oil leak from transmission area.

advise rear exhaust box corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

advise oil leak from transmission area.

advise rear exhaust box corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 85,274 miles

advise handbrake travel high.

advise rear exhaust box corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 13 Aug 2013 85,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise handbrake travel high.

advise rear exhaust box corroded.

advise slight movement in both front lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,171 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 79,480 miles

advise gearbox leaking oil.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 79,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

advise gearbox leaking oil.

advise offside front seat belt frayed.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,198 miles

advise all tyres wearing low,and starting to perish

advise both headlamp beam patterns fading

advise coolant leak,split hose to cylinder head

advise power steering rack,has movement at its mounting points

advise smell of petrol,but no leaks present

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,350 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 70,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 67,405 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,091 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,017 miles

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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P676 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 P676 SUU, 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.

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What year was P676 SUU registered?

P676 SUU is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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