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P204 EGM

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo129,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 EGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2009 119,500 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 119,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

O/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 24 Jan 2008 106,971 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 106,968 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,294 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 88,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2006 88,512 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
Full Saab 9000 Cs Turbo reliability report

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P204 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 129,350 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 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P204 EGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P204 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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