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P797 SUL

1997 Saab 9000

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

223,170 mi
Last recorded223,170 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 SUL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 223,170 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 219,581 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 216,753 miles

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 May 2013 213,202 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 201,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 186,294 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 173,742 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 158,187 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 147,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 134,887 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jun 2006 122,760 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 122,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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P797 SUL is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P797 SUL, 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 P797 SUL registered?

P797 SUL is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P797 SUL safe to buy?

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