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A18 PKL

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,774 mi
Last recorded49,774 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 PKL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 49,774 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,745 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 49,702 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre cut in tread and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2011 49,702 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f tyre cut in tread and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,674 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to crack

Fail 7 Apr 2009 48,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mounting rubbers poor

rear antiroll bar bushes poor

Pass 7 Apr 2009 48,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust mounting rubbers poor

rear antiroll bar bushes poor

Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,225 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,832 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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A18 PKL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 PKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A18 PKL registered?

A18 PKL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is A18 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 PKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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