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P52 WCK

1996 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,456 mi
Last recorded194,456 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 WCK
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 194,456 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 188,050 miles

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

headlamps slightly hazed

tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 23 Jul 2015 180,455 miles

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

Oil leak

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

headlamps slightly hazed

Fail 23 Jul 2015 180,454 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

headlamps slightly hazed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 174,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps slightly hazed

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 174,000 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps slightly hazed

rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 166,800 miles

Nearside & offside rear floor pans rusty

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear anti-roll-bar 'd' bush

Sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2013 166,758 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside & offside rear floor pans rusty

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear anti-roll-bar 'd' bush

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 157,528 miles

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

nearside front floor to sill and jacking point rusty.

nearside front tyre inner edge worn.

nearside rear floor and jacking point rusty.

offside and nearside headlights poor images.

offside front floor to sill and jacking point rusty.

offside rear floor and jacking point rusty.

play in cloumn.

play in offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar D bushes.

sill covers fitted.

Fail 24 Jul 2012 157,486 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front floor to sill and jacking point rusty.

nearside front tyre inner edge worn.

nearside rear floor and jacking point rusty.

offside and nearside headlights poor images.

offside front floor to sill and jacking point rusty.

offside rear floor and jacking point rusty.

play in cloumn.

play in offside and nearside rear anti-roll bar D bushes.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 146,456 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

offside fuel tank strap rusty

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2011 146,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

offside fuel tank strap rusty

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2010 141,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 139,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 129,135 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 129,126 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounts cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 12,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 112,051 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P52 WCK is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P52 WCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P52 WCK is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 10 December 1996.

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