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P453 HFY

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,616 mi
Last recorded144,616 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 144,616 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Fuel tank insecure tank strap snapped (7.2.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 139,751 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorbers weak.

centre exhaust rubber missing, exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 11 Oct 2014 139,751 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all shock absorbers weak.

centre exhaust rubber missing, exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 7 Oct 2013 130,460 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 130,459 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

unable to see brake pads

Pass 17 Oct 2012 122,219 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 122,218 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to see front pads

Pass 17 Oct 2011 113,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

corrosion front to back metal brake pipes

corrosion nearside and offside rear floor areas

nearside rear brake flexy hose deteriorated

offside rear brake flexy hose deteriorated

rear brake discs worn thin

Fail 10 Oct 2011 113,082 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

center rear seat belt cover missing

corrosion exhaust syetem

corrosion front to back metal brake pipes

corrosion nearside and offside rear floor areas

nearside rear brake flexy hose deteriorated

offside rear brake flexy hose deteriorated

rear brake discs worn thin

slight uneven service brake application between rears

Pass 4 Oct 2010 106,229 miles

Front number plate very poor

O/S/F Drive shaft boot clip loose

O/S/Front tyre outer wall and wheel rim damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2010 106,225 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate very poor

O/S/F Drive shaft boot clip loose

O/S/Front tyre outer wall and wheel rim damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,941 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 100,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

feul cap sill wearing

front numberplate poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2008 95,045 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 85,548 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 70,383 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 70,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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P453 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P453 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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P453 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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