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P118 SDS

1996 Saab 9000 CDI

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,103 mi
Last recorded130,103 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI98,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 130,103 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear door piller corroded but not with in 30cm of priscribed area.

nearside rear tyre cracking inbetween tread.

noise from nearside front wheel when rotateing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 123,780 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?

Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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P118 SDS is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 98,831 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P118 SDS is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P118 SDS safe to buy?

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