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P231 SDS

1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,131 mi
Last recorded150,131 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto132,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 SDS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 150,131 miles

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

brake pads starting to get low front and rear

Pass 2 Feb 2009 150,131 miles

brake pads starting to get low front and rear

Pass 28 Jan 2008 136,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 136,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 119,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 119,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?

Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,057
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
489
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164
constant velocity joint gaiter split 162
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 107
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 93
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P231 SDS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto 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 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 132,394 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 Cse Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P231 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P231 SDS registered?

P231 SDS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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