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M298 SBU

1995 Saab 9000 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,462 mi
Last recorded174,462 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Aero196,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 SBU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 174,462 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 174,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filler pipe clip insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2006 162,020 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 162,020 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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M298 SBU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 196,873 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 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M298 SBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M298 SBU registered?

M298 SBU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 28 June 1995.

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