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P602 RYF

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,924 mi
Last recorded69,924 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP602 RYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 69,924 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 68,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

advise check engine warning light on.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise nearside outer cv gaitor perrished.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,357 miles

Oil leak

advise check engine warning light on.

advise handbrake travel high.

advise nearside outer cv gaitor perrished.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,537 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,489 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake pads starting to wear low.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly inner edge.

advise smell of fule from rear but no leaks found at time of test.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,489 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake pads starting to wear low.

advise nearside rear tyre perrished.

advise offside front tyre wearing unevenly inner edge.

advise smell of fule from rear but no leaks found at time of test.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,110 miles

advise both headlamp lenses deteriorated,causing beam images to fade

advise fuel filler breather pipe split

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side rear tyre perished

advise off side front tyre balding on both edges

advise slight damage to chassis around middle of vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2011 64,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both headlamp lenses deteriorated,causing beam images to fade

advise fuel filler breather pipe split

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side rear tyre perished

advise off side front tyre balding on both edges

advise slight damage to chassis around middle of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,661 miles

advise centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

advise smell of petrol but no visable leaks

advise some damage to off side chassis

advise temp gauge not working

Fail 30 Jun 2010 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

advise centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

advise smell of petrol but no visable leaks

advise some damage to off side chassis

advise temp gauge not working

Fail 26 May 2009 60,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,422 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 55,063 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 55,063 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P602 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 P602 RYF, 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.

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What year was P602 RYF registered?

P602 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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