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P491 MLW

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 MLW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 134,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front head lamp slightly reduced output

near side front wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front head lamp slightly reduced output

near side front wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust rubber perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2011 133,562 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 tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

near side front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side front lamp damaged

near side front screen wash poor

power steering rack and pipes slightly damp

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 11 Jan 2010 122,116 miles

all exhaust rubbers perished.

both front tyre tread depths 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

front + rear brake pads low (2mm).

n/s headlight pattern weak.

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 115,400 miles

both front tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

n/s headlamp pattern poor.

slight in rear anti roll bar bushes.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 108,116 miles

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)

front number plate slight mark but ok

rear exhaust mounting rubber slightly cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2007 100,442 miles

all exhaust rubber mountings perished.

both rear anti roll bar mountings worn.

both rear indicator bulbs going white.

front pipe support mounting cracked but secure.

o/s/f + n/s/r tyre tread depths 2mm, n/s/f tyre 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

rear registration plate slightly delaminated.

Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,933 miles

both number plates delaminated.

front brake imbalance close to 25% limit,(24%).

hole in centre exhaust box sealed with gum gum!

n/s mirror housing broken (but tapped up)

n/s/f plastic inner wing broken.

n/s/r indicator lens broken,(tapped up).

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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P491 MLW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P491 MLW, 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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P491 MLW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 October 1996.

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