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P701 UFV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,320 mi
Last recorded127,320 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 UFV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 127,320 miles

air bag warning light on.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 127,320 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

air bag warning light on.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,683 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 116,683 miles

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

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 107,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 106,415 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 106,415 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 105,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 101,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 95,766 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 95,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre out of shape and warn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2005 89,266 miles

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

both front butterfly bushes starting to split

both front headlight aims poor

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front wheel buckled

Fail 5 Aug 2005 89,266 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front butterfly bushes starting to split

both front headlight aims poor

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside front wheel buckled

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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P701 UFV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 126,390 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 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P701 UFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P701 UFV registered?

P701 UFV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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