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P256 UPN

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,774 mi
Last recorded106,774 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 UPN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 106,774 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 106,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 98,145 miles

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2010 98,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps light output slightly reduced and beam images poor

offside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 95,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both drive shaft gaiters perished heavily

both steering rack gaiters twisted

corrosion to door shuts

corrosion to floor pans round drain holes

corrosion to o/s/r panel/inner wheel arch

dam[pness to steering rack area

plastic sill covers fitted

tempory repair rear exhaust rubber

Fail 27 Jul 2009 95,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both drive shaft gaiters perished heavily

both steering rack gaiters twisted

corrosion to door shuts

corrosion to floor pans round drain holes

corrosion to o/s/r panel/inner wheel arch

dam[pness to steering rack area

plastic sill covers fitted

tempory repair rear exhaust rubber

Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,088 miles

c/v boots perishing

corrosion developing under vehicle

Fail 16 Jul 2008 92,087 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

c/v boots perishing

corrosion developing on all brake discs

corrosion developing under vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,166 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Exhaust mounting rubber perished

Front anti roll bar mount bushes worn

Pass 20 Jul 2006 85,041 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
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P256 UPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P256 UPN, 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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P256 UPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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