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P522 MLO

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,053 mi
Last recorded72,053 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 MLO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2012 72,053 miles

Centre exhaust mountings deteriorating

Light output and beam pattern on both headlamps badly deteriorating

Fail 4 May 2012 72,053 miles

Centre exhaust mountings deteriorating

Light output and beam pattern on both headlamps badly deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 70,227 miles

Headlamp light output deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2010 68,003 miles

nearside rear brake disk poor

Fail 29 Apr 2010 67,969 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake disk poor

Pass 1 May 2009 66,110 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 66,110 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 62,696 miles

front wiper blades poor

possible slight power steering leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,116 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,116 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 57,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MLO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P522 MLO registered?

P522 MLO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P522 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 MLO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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