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P159 GJK

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,414 mi
Last recorded117,414 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 GJK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 117,414 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 117,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,827 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 100,446 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 100,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,744 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,432 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 68,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 61,130 miles

Slight play in top column mounting

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,518 miles

Slight movement in steering column

Fail 6 Dec 2007 55,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Slight movement in steering column

Pass 14 Dec 2006 49,863 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 48,056 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P159 GJK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 126,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 GJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P159 GJK registered?

P159 GJK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P159 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 GJK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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