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P237 EGM

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

176,453 mi
Last recorded176,453 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 EGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2009 176,453 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel filler neck over flow/vent hose split

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 176,453 miles

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

Fuel filler neck over flow/vent hose split

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 167,224 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 167,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 150,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 150,719 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 113,369 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 113,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2005 86,094 miles

only 2 bulbs working in high rise brake light

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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P237 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P237 EGM, 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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What year was P237 EGM registered?

P237 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P237 EGM safe to buy?

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