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P238 EGM

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,030 mi
Last recorded176,030 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 EGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 176,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 174,065 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 170,868 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 168,623 miles

nearside rear disc pitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 163,307 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 155,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 148,128 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 148,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 141,292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 133,157 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 126,240 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 126,236 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 117,717 miles

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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P238 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P238 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 P238 EGM registered?

P238 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P238 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 EGM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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