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P923 PRH

1997 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

215,479 mi
Last recorded215,479 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP923 PRH
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 215,479 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 215,449 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 209,824 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 209,824 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 203,258 miles

Engine oil leak

Freeplay rear d bushes

Underside corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 196,522 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2015 196,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 190,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 184,400 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 179,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 174,042 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 165,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 155,813 miles

N/S/R handbrake cable mounting broken.

Fail 17 Feb 2009 155,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/S/R handbrake cable mounting broken.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 145,659 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 136,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 126,589 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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P923 PRH is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P923 PRH, 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 P923 PRH registered?

P923 PRH is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 14 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P923 PRH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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