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P234 DTF

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

199,255 mi
Last recorded199,255 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 DTF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 199,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 199,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 195,509 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2011 195,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 188,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 May 2010 188,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 181,350 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 176,595 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 176,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 170,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 165,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 156,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2005 156,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P234 DTF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P234 DTF, 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 P234 DTF registered?

P234 DTF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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