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P245 YJT

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

149,507 mi
Last recorded149,507 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 YJT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 149,507 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 148,717 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 145,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,659 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,533 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 132,291 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Various under body and component corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 132,288 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch lower holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty Intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Various under body and component corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 121,147 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2018 120,929 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust tailpipe rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2017 112,788 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure / system still secure

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust tail-pipe missing

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,042 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear seat belt not fitted

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Fail 27 Oct 2016 102,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing area (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear seat belt not fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

windscreen cracked o/s lower corner

Pass 10 Nov 2015 93,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 93,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 90,848 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,427 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 84,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,257 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,257 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,850 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,643 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,435 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,653 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,649 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,683 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 60,610 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P245 YJT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P245 YJT, 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 P245 YJT registered?

P245 YJT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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