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P772 MBK

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

182,432 mi
Last recorded182,432 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 MBK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 182,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 181,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 179,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 179,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 177,062 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 169,994 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 164,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 156,865 miles

exhaust front flexi corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2017 156,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

exhaust front flexi corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 145,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 138,848 miles

BOTH front tyres inner tread edged

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 129,755 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 129,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 121,797 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 113,938 miles

Both rear exhaust hangers slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2011 107,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 100,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,645 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 83,064 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 69,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 69,092 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

chip on screen.

exhaust mount broken at rear box (still secure at time of test)

n/s/f c.v boot possibly leaking grease.

o/s headlight patern poor.

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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P772 MBK is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P772 MBK, 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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P772 MBK is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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