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P226 SDS

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,539 mi
Last recorded91,539 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 91,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 86,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,681 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 82,681 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,047 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,755 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 72,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

one centre high level stop lamp bulb not working

Fail 28 Jul 2008 64,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

one centre high level stop lamp bulb not working

Pass 2 Apr 2007 60,103 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 60,103 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 56,987 miles

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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P226 SDS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P226 SDS, 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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What year was P226 SDS registered?

P226 SDS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P226 SDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 SDS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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