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P525 HFY

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,284 mi
Last recorded115,284 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,725 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

Fail 19 Jun 2012 109,725 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 106,689 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

accident damage n/s/front

Fail 13 Jul 2011 106,687 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

accident damage n/s/front

Pass 12 Jul 2010 104,702 miles

jubilee clip on filler pipe for tank broken

Pass 15 Jul 2009 102,696 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 102,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 101,075 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 99,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 94,286 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 94,286 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P525 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P525 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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What year was P525 HFY registered?

P525 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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