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P206 RBH

1996 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,413 mi
Last recorded143,413 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 RBH
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 143,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 133,802 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 133,800 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 121,416 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front anti roll bar link washers distorting

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight internals deteriorating starting to affect beam images

Fail 12 Dec 2017 121,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front anti roll bar link washers distorting

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlight internals deteriorating starting to affect beam images

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened washers deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

ignition switch faulty

Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened washers deteriorated (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

ignition switch faulty

Pass 27 Nov 2015 107,326 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 106,321 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

headlight patterns deteriorating

moisture in nearside headlamp

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,511 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 104,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Dec 2012 104,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 15 Dec 2011 98,291 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 94,798 miles

O/S/F inner cv boot leaking

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

Pass 24 Dec 2009 93,051 miles

Both inner cv boots leaking

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 93,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both inner cv boots leaking

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 90,483 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,477 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 87,179 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 87,179 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 853,657 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 83,644 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

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

Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,939 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P206 RBH is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P206 RBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P206 RBH is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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