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P359 PCV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,664 mi
Last recorded133,664 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 PCV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,664 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,232 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 131,189 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 131,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 129,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 129,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,525 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 125,492 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 118,440 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 118,439 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 111,311 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 111,311 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 105,601 miles

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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P359 PCV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P359 PCV, 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 P359 PCV registered?

P359 PCV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 5 December 1996.

Is P359 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P359 PCV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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