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P146 TWT

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

246,726 mi
Last recorded246,726 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 TWT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 246,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate slight detiorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 246,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate slight detiorated but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 233,256 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low and p/steering level

engine oil leaks and around rack

n/s/f road wheel damaged around rim

near side front indicator lens cracked

o/s dip beam pattern just in spec

Fail 5 Mar 2012 233,256 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid level low and p/steering level

engine oil leaks and around rack

n/s/f road wheel damaged around rim

near side front indicator lens cracked

o/s dip beam pattern just in spec

Pass 10 Mar 2011 214,573 miles

near side head lamp and n/s indicator lamp cracked o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge rear brake pipes rusting and exhaust rusting on clamp

Fail 8 Mar 2011 214,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

near side head lamp and n/s indicator lamp cracked o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge rear brake pipes rusting and exhaust rusting on clamp

Pass 5 Mar 2010 194,686 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS JUST IN SPEC FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW BOTH FRONT TYRES COMMING UP TO WEAR BANDS

Pass 9 Mar 2009 17,710 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 177,104 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 160,170 miles

head lamp patterns just in spec slight play in o/s/r roll bar bush

Pass 6 Mar 2007 138,730 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 138,040 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,346 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P146 TWT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P146 TWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P146 TWT registered?

P146 TWT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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