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P168 HKE

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 HKE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,676 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 85,676 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 76,485 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 76,485 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,124 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 54,572 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 50,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,641 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 44,809 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,791 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 41,790 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 38,933 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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P168 HKE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P168 HKE, 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 P168 HKE registered?

P168 HKE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P168 HKE safe to buy?

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