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P263 UPN

1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

216,302 mi
Last recorded216,302 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo138,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP263 UPN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2007 216,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 216,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 205,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

some of the centre stop light bulbs are not working

Pass 10 Aug 2005 182,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 182,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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P263 UPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 138,795 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P263 UPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P263 UPN registered?

P263 UPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P263 UPN safe to buy?

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