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P987 OCL

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

215,871 mi
Last recorded215,871 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 OCL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 215,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 205,124 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 197,321 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 178,906 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 178,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P987 OCL is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P987 OCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P987 OCL registered?

P987 OCL is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P987 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P987 OCL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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