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P582 OCL

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,601 mi
Last recorded47,601 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 OCL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,601 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 47,181 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Fail 3 Jan 2025 47,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

outer sills covered

Pass 21 Dec 2023 46,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 46,667 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,650 miles

Offside Front indicator damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2019 46,650 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front indicator damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,516 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,212 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,070 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,725 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 42,970 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 42,134 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 41,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,096 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 40,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,567 miles

slight grab n/s/f brake

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,815 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 37,815 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 36,454 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 34,336 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P582 OCL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P582 OCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P582 OCL registered?

P582 OCL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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