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P174 CJB

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,128 mi
Last recorded175,128 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 CJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 175,128 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear shock absorber rusty

Fail 28 Sep 2022 175,121 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear shock absorber rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2021 160,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 154,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 154,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 152,823 miles

Both rear inner arch area slightly rusty in places

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 152,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% increase and decrease causing an imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner arch area slightly rusty in places

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 145,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 145,852 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 143,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area (2.4.A.3)

poss oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 139,155 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,744 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 128,941 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 128,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 124,281 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 124,281 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 119,445 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 119,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,716 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 113,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 110,066 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 103,980 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 103,980 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

center/ rear exhaust rusty

long parkbrake travel

over sills fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2008 99,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

center/ rear exhaust rusty

long parkbrake travel

over sills fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2007 94,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 88,714 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 81,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P174 CJB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P174 CJB, 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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P174 CJB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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