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P188 RYF

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 RYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 158,406 miles

Rear nearside and offside shocks slightly soft.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 158,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure under bonnet (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort HAND BRAKE CABLE MOVES FREELY. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low AIM ADJUSTER DAMAGED. (1.8)

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

Rear nearside and offside shocks slightly soft.

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 152,696 miles

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

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

handbrake lever comes up high

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2015 152,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

handbrake lever comes up high

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 145,134 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 145,132 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 139,077 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken,but fog light works

Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlights deterioated

Fail 9 Jul 2012 134,558 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both headlights deterioated

Pass 10 Sep 2011 130,530 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 128,589 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Jun 2011 128,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 119,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 119,869 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2009 109,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 109,876 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs light comes on when car driven on road

both headlamps have poor beam patterns

front no plate discoloured

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/f tyre worn low

pin hole in n/s/o c.v boot

rear brake pads worn low

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Jun 2008 103,674 miles

A.B.S.Light Was 'on' Initially, but worked correctly on test, advise inspection of ABS system

Fail 4 Jun 2008 103,674 miles

A.B.S.Light Was 'on' Initially, but worked correctly on test, advise inspection of ABS system

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 95,615 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 95,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,325 miles

damage to front number plate

damage to offside door mirror

Fail 24 May 2006 91,178 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

damage to front number plate

damage to offside door mirror

damage to outer sidewall in both rear tyres

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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P188 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P188 RYF, 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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P188 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 25 October 1996.

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