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P817 WDF

1997 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,704 mi
Last recorded115,704 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 WDF
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 115,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 113,348 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 112,189 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 112,186 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 111,210 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 111,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracking.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 109,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyre walls cracking.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 109,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all tyre walls cracking.

Pass 4 Dec 2010 107,673 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 104,961 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler neck clips broken.

Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel filler neck clips broken.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 103,022 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 103,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 100,415 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 100,415 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 97,607 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 97,607 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 94,595 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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P817 WDF is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P817 WDF, 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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P817 WDF is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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