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P613 EDC

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

189,904 mi
Last recorded189,904 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 EDC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 189,904 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 178,528 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 178,528 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 169,256 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 169,125 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 157,852 miles

offside and nearside inner rear lower wing panels holed and corroded

rear exhaust pipes chaffing chassis at rear

Fail 28 Mar 2023 157,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 150,368 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 150,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 148,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 145,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside repeater slightly white

poor headlamp patterns due to damp lenses

Pass 14 Feb 2018 144,284 miles

front exhaust rubber hanger broken

front tyres worn inside edge

rack boots twisted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 137,927 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Intermittent electrical fault on the front headlights, and hazard warning lights

Pass 17 Feb 2015 134,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 131,240 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 131,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 127,770 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 127,770 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 124,148 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear wiper blade spilt

slight play in nearside inner rack end

srs light on display

Fail 20 Apr 2012 124,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

rear wiper blade spilt

slight play in nearside inner rack end

srs light on display

Fail 30 Nov 2011 124,137 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT METAL SECTIONS OF BRAKE FLEXI,S HOSES HEAVILY CORRODED

BRAKE DISCS GETTING PITTED

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP DETERIORATED CAUSING LIGHT OUTPUT TO START TO DROP

Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,231 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 117,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs deteriated.

oil leak steering rack.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 117,726 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs deteriated.

oil leak steering rack.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 109,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 109,512 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 100,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 92,381 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 87,281 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

petrol filler neck clip insecure.

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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P613 EDC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P613 EDC, 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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P613 EDC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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