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P543 HFY

1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,404 mi
Last recorded101,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto111,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 HFY
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2008 101,404 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 101,404 miles

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 94,079 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 94,079 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 86,241 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 86,241 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI Auto?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,784
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
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P543 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 111,499 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P543 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P543 HFY registered?

P543 HFY is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P543 HFY safe to buy?

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