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P858 DCY

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,307 mi
Last recorded188,307 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 DCY
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 188,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 188,252 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal whole underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 16 Aug 2016 188,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 188,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 186,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 183,346 miles

off side and near side headlamps no beam patern but main light within limits

off side and near side rear tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 21 Feb 2011 183,328 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side and near side headlamps no beam patern but main light within limits

off side and near side rear tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 9 Oct 2009 179,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2006 116,859 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 116,859 miles

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

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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P858 DCY is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P858 DCY, 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 P858 DCY registered?

P858 DCY is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P858 DCY safe to buy?

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