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P385 HFY

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,904 mi
Last recorded109,904 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 109,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f sun visor does not stow correctly but does not obscure drivers view

o/s/r rubber exhaust mount heavily perished

owner has advised rear high level brake light is disconnected

Fail 5 Aug 2011 109,904 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

o/s/f sun visor does not stow correctly but does not obscure drivers view

o/s/r rubber exhaust mount heavily perished

Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

hi level brake light not working but found to be disconnected

Pass 13 Aug 2009 93,085 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2009 93,079 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2008 84,746 miles

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

only two l.e.d's working in highlevel brake light

Pass 21 Aug 2007 77,236 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 77,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

center stop light has boulbs not working

Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,849 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 66,135 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P385 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P385 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P385 HFY registered?

P385 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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