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P320 PYX

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,227 mi
Last recorded136,227 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 PYX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 136,227 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 136,227 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 135,003 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 133,555 miles

Just passed required handbrake effort/percentage.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc faces corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 132,112 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 123,112 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,858 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 130,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 127,429 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 123,059 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 118,405 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 118,405 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,685 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear discs corrodid

Fail 9 Dec 2010 112,685 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

rear discs corrodid

Pass 14 Dec 2009 109,081 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 109,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 106,527 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 102,100 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 102,097 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fail 16 Nov 2007 102,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,040 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 94,491 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 94,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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P320 PYX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P320 PYX, 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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P320 PYX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 7 August 1996.

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