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P217 CJB

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,936 mi
Last recorded82,936 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 CJB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 82,936 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 82,936 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 81,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 67,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 64,015 miles

rear no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,251 miles

chip in nearside headlamp glass

slight play in both front lower suspen sion bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2009 60,251 miles

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

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

chip in nearside headlamp glass

slight play in both front lower suspen sion bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,842 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,842 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,100 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 51,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 46,774 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 42,762 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P217 CJB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 2,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 CJB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P217 CJB registered?

P217 CJB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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