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P357 BPC

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,305 mi
Last recorded197,305 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 BPC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 197,305 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 182,965 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 182,942 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 208,307 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 159,890 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 159,890 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 145,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 137,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 124,236 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,190 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 86,762 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,727 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P357 BPC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P357 BPC, 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 P357 BPC registered?

P357 BPC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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