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P783 JWK

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,983 mi
Last recorded91,983 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 JWK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,983 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 91,983 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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P783 JWK is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P783 JWK, 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 P783 JWK registered?

P783 JWK is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P783 JWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P783 JWK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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