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P256 FBL

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,726 mi
Last recorded74,726 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 FBL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 74,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 57,799 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 57,760 miles

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

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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P256 FBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 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 P256 FBL, 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 29 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 P256 FBL registered?

P256 FBL is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P256 FBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 FBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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