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P824 FRA

1997 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,961 mi
Last recorded99,961 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 FRA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,961 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2011 99,961 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Advise brake pipe corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2010 98,173 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 98,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 96,143 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,451 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 90,710 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 85,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P824 FRA is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P824 FRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P824 FRA registered?

P824 FRA is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P824 FRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P824 FRA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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