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P522 CLJ

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,173 mi
Last recorded183,173 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 CLJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2011 183,173 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 176,779 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 176,778 miles

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

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

Rear doors cannot be opened to allow full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 28 Jan 2009 164,011 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 158,061 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 158,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 151,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 143,513 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 143,513 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P522 CLJ is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P522 CLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P522 CLJ registered?

P522 CLJ is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P522 CLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 CLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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