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P89 WGT

1997 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,480 mi
Last recorded189,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 WGT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 189,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 182,121 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 171,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cuts in front tyres [in tread]

offside headlight output and pattern deteriorating [bulb]

oil level low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 160,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside headlight pattern and output deteriorating [internal reflector]

Fail 18 Jul 2012 160,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

main beam warning light inoperative [brake light warning comes on instead]

offside headlight pattern and output deteriorating [internal reflector]

Pass 18 Jul 2011 148,526 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 137,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

nearside front driveshaft seal leaking

nearside front inner c v boot split

rear brakes showing wear

Pass 28 Jul 2010 137,915 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and slightly pitted

nearside front driveshaft seal leaking

nearside front inner c v boot split

rear brakes showing wear

Pass 31 Jul 2009 128,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

fuel tank straps corroded

offside headlight pattern deteriorating

rear brakes showing wear

rear tyres showing uneven wear

Fail 30 Jul 2009 128,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coolant expansion bottle split / leaking

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brakes showing wear

rear tyres showing uneven wear

two outer centre stop lamp bulbs inoperative

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2008 120,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 120,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,868 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,966 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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P89 WGT is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P89 WGT, 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 P89 WGT registered?

P89 WGT is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P89 WGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P89 WGT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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