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P642 DBL

1996 Saab 9000 CDI

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,572 mi
Last recorded119,572 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI98,831 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP642 DBL
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2006 119,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 119,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 86,720 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexi broken

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear and offside rear tyre perishing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?

Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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P642 DBL is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 98,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 CDI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P642 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P642 DBL registered?

P642 DBL is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P642 DBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P642 DBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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