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P930 LJM

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

199,079 mi
Last recorded199,079 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 LJM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 199,079 miles

advice exhaust blow from front area

advice near side front brake pitted

Fail 7 Nov 2011 199,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice exhaust blow from front area

advice near side front brake pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 196,425 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 196,422 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 192,142 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 192,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 188,736 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 188,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 185,082 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 185,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 182,403 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 182,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 177,717 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 177,717 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

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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P930 LJM is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 P930 LJM, 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 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P930 LJM registered?

P930 LJM is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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