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P246 DTF

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,301 mi
Last recorded137,301 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 DTF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2011 137,301 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front discs worn

Pass 7 May 2011 137,301 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 20 May 2010 117,537 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 117,537 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,693 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 107,229 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate deteriorating

fuel tank straps

starter motor noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,229 miles

front number plate deteriorating

fuel tank straps

starter motor noisey

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 98,660 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 98,660 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 87,512 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 80,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front indicators bulbs deteriorating

nearside rear inner tail lamp inoperative

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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P246 DTF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P246 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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P246 DTF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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