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P398 HFY

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,613 mi
Last recorded95,613 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 95,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 95,613 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 94,219 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 90,890 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 90,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 83,447 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 83,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P398 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P398 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 P398 HFY registered?

P398 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P398 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 HFY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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