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P232 HNF

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,419 mi
Last recorded119,419 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 HNF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 119,419 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 119,419 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,966 miles

Offside Rear advice brake disc corroded advice condition

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,417 miles

Nearside Front Outer advice indicator water in lamp advice only

Nearside Rear Lower advice under body starting to corrode advice only

Offside Rear Lower advice metal brake pipes x2 starting to corrode advice only

advice only slight play in steering rack advice only

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower advice lower rubber bush starting to crack advice condition

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack outer edge advice condition

Nearside Rear rear trailing arm advice condition corrosion

Offside Front advice condition of tyre starting to crack outer edge

Offside Rear trailing arm advice condition due to corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower advice lower rubber bush starting to crack advice condition

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack outer edge advice condition

Nearside Rear rear trailing arm advice condition corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front advice condition of tyre starting to crack outer edge

Offside Rear trailing arm advice condition due to corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple areas under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 100,003 miles

Front Inner both tyres low inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filler neck pipe clips insecure

power steering belt/drive belt poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2017 100,002 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubbers x 2 split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner both tyres low inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on limit and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and low inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

fuel filler neck pipe clips insecure

power steering belt/drive belt poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,070 miles

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

Offside Front fuel filler clips to hoses insecure

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 95,070 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front fuel filler clips to hoses insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2015 86,440 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 86,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 79,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,839 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 72,394 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 72,391 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 64,401 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 May 2012 64,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 57,272 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 53,197 miles

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

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

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

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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P232 HNF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P232 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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P232 HNF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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