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P34 EDV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,521 mi
Last recorded160,521 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP34 EDV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 160,521 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 158,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 155,906 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 153,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,417 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 150,404 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 148,538 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 148,537 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 147,286 miles

Fuel hose insecure hose clip at tank broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,399 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 145,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 142,570 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 138,757 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both reduced friction faces due to corosion. (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 138,756 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both reduced friction faces due to corosion. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 137,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2006 137,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2006 134,484 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2006 134,484 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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P34 EDV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P34 EDV, 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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What year was P34 EDV registered?

P34 EDV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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