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P218 HNF

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,991 mi
Last recorded142,991 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 HNF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 142,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 138,354 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 132,895 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 128,860 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 128,856 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 17 Jun 2008 118,325 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 109,545 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 109,503 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,429 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 100,298 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P218 HNF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 126,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P218 HNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P218 HNF registered?

P218 HNF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P218 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 HNF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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