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P293 JFS

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

133,526 mi
Last recorded133,526 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 JFS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2016 133,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rear pipe at the bulkhead (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the bulkhead (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipe is corroded at the bulkhead

Fail 26 Apr 2016 133,520 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure BOX AT DRIVERS FOOTWELL (1.9.2a)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged front to rears corroded (7.2.2)

Fuel pipe insecure front to rears (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe leaking front to rears (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

BRAKES NOT TESTED DUE TO FUEL LEAK

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED DUE TO FUEL LEAK

HEADLAMP AIM NOT CHECKED DUE TO FUEL LEAK

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 131,856 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 131,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 131,508 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 126,618 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 126,617 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 May 2011 126,614 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 124,038 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front nimber plate font different from prescribed font but still legiable- font 3d effect

Pass 28 May 2009 118,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre cracked on outter side wall.

Fail 26 May 2009 118,859 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear tyre cracked on outter side wall.

Pass 23 May 2008 11,095 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 114,095 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 108,376 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 108,376 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 102,292 miles

fron t to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 10 May 2006 102,292 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

fron t to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2005 95,565 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 95,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both outer cv boots starting to perish

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod

front wiper rubbers starting to perish

offside handbrake lever has had a spring fitted to help it return.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P293 JFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P293 JFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P293 JFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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