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P231 PYX

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 PYX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2010 136,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

centre rear seat belt lock cover missing

n/s/f brake disc excessively corroded & pitted

n/s/r brake disc excessively corroded

o/s/f brake disc excessively pitted & corroded

o/s/r brake disc excessively pitted & corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 133,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 133,392 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 124,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 110,752 miles

unabe to fully assess condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Jul 2006 110,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unabe to fully assess condition of outer sills due to plastic covers

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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P231 PYX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 PYX, 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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P231 PYX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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