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P973 OKM

1997 Saab 9000

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,378 mi
Last recorded108,378 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP973 OKM
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 108,378 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 100,820 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,841 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 88,454 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 86,537 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 86,537 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 76,559 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 71,098 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 65,596 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 60,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010
Fail 30 Apr 2010

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,382 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 56,292 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2007 54,925 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 53,690 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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P973 OKM is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P973 OKM, 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 P973 OKM registered?

P973 OKM is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P973 OKM safe to buy?

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