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P776 JVV

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

233,878 mi
Last recorded233,878 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 JVV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 233,878 miles

engine appears to have a misfire at certain RPM

offside front side light is slightly dimmer than near side light

offside rear registration lamp operated once tapped and continued to function

screen wash operates but also leaks under bonnet

Pass 12 Mar 2015 226,339 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 226,336 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 219,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 212,144 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 212,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 13 Feb 2012 204,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 197,502 miles

offside headlight deteriorated

centre brake light has bulbs not working

nearside headlight deteriorated

Fail 3 Mar 2011 197,491 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

centre brake light has bulbs not working

nearside headlight deteriorated

offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2010 187,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 174,733 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 162,566 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 162,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 150,034 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 149,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

condensation in both headlights

Pass 27 Jan 2006 147,692 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 147,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P776 JVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P776 JVV, 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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P776 JVV is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 14 November 1996.

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