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P266 RUV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,722 mi
Last recorded144,722 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo129,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 RUV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 144,722 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 140,550 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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P266 RUV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 129,350 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P266 RUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P266 RUV registered?

P266 RUV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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