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P981 NLY

1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,891 mi
Last recorded213,891 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto106,557 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP981 NLY
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI Auto
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 213,891 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 213,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 198,106 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 198,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 178,535 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI Auto?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,784
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
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P981 NLY is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 106,557 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P981 NLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P981 NLY registered?

P981 NLY is a 1997 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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