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P528 EST

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,963 mi
Last recorded150,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP528 EST
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 150,963 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 147,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 144,251 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 144,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 141,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 138,245 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 136,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 131,813 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 127,657 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,655 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 119,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,612 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 115,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 111,549 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 111,548 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 107,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 103,491 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 100,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 96,183 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 85,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2007 79,818 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 74,443 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,443 miles

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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P528 EST is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P528 EST, 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 P528 EST registered?

P528 EST is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P528 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for P528 EST shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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