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P449 FKR

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,602 mi
Last recorded120,602 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 FKR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 119,425 miles

All tyres over 10 years old.

Coil spring corroded All corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 119,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF and OSF. Kick up to offside. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative NSF and OSF (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour NSF and OSF (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NSF and OSF (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres over 10 years old.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,435 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 117,382 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 115,625 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 115,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 115,578 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 114,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2012 111,200 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 117,145 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 117,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 110,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 105,739 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 105,739 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 100,798 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 100,798 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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P449 FKR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P449 FKR, 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 P449 FKR registered?

P449 FKR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P449 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P449 FKR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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