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P407 TWV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,215 mi
Last recorded126,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP407 TWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 126,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shockabsorber corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded both side

Pass 28 Jul 2021 125,207 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 125,205 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 123,814 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,528 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 122,528 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

water leak

Pass 21 Jul 2018 120,846 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

hi beam intermittent fault

Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,235 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Front Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front & Rear (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 115,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck hose top clip (7.2.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 113,121 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 109,535 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2013 106,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight pattern poor condition

Fail 22 Jul 2013 106,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f headlight pattern poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2012 102,220 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s sun visor not held in up position

Fail 23 Jul 2012 102,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlights not flashing with headlight switch off

o/s sun visor not held in up position

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,724 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 84,805 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,596 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 77,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 70,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,149 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 63,856 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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P407 TWV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P407 TWV, 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 P407 TWV registered?

P407 TWV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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