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P773 GRC

1997 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,011 mi
Last recorded207,011 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 GRC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 207,011 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 202,464 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 197,431 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 192,027 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 192,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 187,117 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 187,117 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 180,272 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2010 180,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2009 173,801 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2009 173,801 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2008 165,740 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 158,528 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 158,528 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 149,843 miles

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2005 141,448 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit on edges

oil leaks on engine

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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P773 GRC is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P773 GRC, 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 P773 GRC registered?

P773 GRC is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P773 GRC safe to buy?

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