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P273 UPN

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo129,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 UPN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 172,381 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rubber mounting broke.

Fail 3 Oct 2008 172,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rubber mounting broke.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 154,999 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 154,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P273 UPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P273 UPN, 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 P273 UPN registered?

P273 UPN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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