Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1997 Saab 9000 2.3L Petrol · P181 AFR

P181 AFR

1997 Saab 9000 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20/06/1997. Recorded mileage 218,533 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027.

Make & Model
SAAB 9000
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 19/03/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
218,533 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2290cc

P181 AFR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
  • 218,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P181 AFR Mileage History

  1. 10/08/2022241,594 mi
  2. 04/08/2023242,442 mi+848 mi
  3. 04/08/2023242,247 mi-195 mi
  4. 20/03/2025242,914 mi+667 mi
  5. 03/03/2026218,533 mi-24,381 mi

Average of roughly -6,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P181 AFR MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 Sept 2026, 14:43
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Saab 9000 (P181 AFR) between August 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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ADVISORY