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P546 NLG

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,988 mi
Last recorded140,988 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 NLG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2008 140,988 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2008 140,988 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2008 140,756 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 130,634 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 121,114 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 121,114 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 108,370 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2005 108,144 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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P546 NLG is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P546 NLG, 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 P546 NLG registered?

P546 NLG is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 19 November 1996.

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