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P788 JVV

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,075 mi
Last recorded170,075 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 JVV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 170,075 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 164,028 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 164,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake is 14% efficiency with 72kg of applied force, no lock up on test

Pass 25 Sep 2023 159,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 157,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 157,635 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 156,747 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose both tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,702 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front head lamp req att soon

Pass 27 Mar 2018 156,682 miles

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

off side headlamp req att soon

Pass 9 Mar 2017 156,244 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

park brake effort req.attn soon.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 155,409 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 149,462 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 149,462 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,805 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 137,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,947 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 137,776 miles

front brake discs rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2010 137,475 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 137,246 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 136,913 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 136,881 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2007 136,472 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 136,403 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 135,867 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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P788 JVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P788 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P788 JVV registered?

P788 JVV is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P788 JVV safe to buy?

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