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P443 HFY

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,662 mi
Last recorded70,662 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,662 miles

front shock absobers weak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 70,662 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front shock absobers weak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 68,159 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake balance @ 17%

Fail 20 Sep 2012 68,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,608 miles

Various areas slight corrosion noted.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,012 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 52,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2006 48,631 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 48,547 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,347 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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P443 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc 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 P443 HFY, 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 P443 HFY registered?

P443 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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