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P356 PYX

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,071 mi
Last recorded146,071 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 PYX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 146,071 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side inner D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 145,487 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 145,454 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 145,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 143,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 142,373 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides inner d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 138,012 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 130,001 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 124,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 122,035 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 119,281 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 115,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 113,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 106,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 99,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 99,619 miles

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

anti roll bar bushes worn

freeplay in front steering arms

freeplay in front suspension wishbones and up-rights nearside and offside

freeplay in steering column

Pass 14 Jun 2007 93,337 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 93,337 miles

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

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

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

both front drop links damaged

both front wishbone bushes perrished

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jun 2006 86,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

oil leak

wipers poor † f no plate security poor

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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P356 PYX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P356 PYX, 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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What year was P356 PYX registered?

P356 PYX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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