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P708 UFV

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,605 mi
Last recorded93,605 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 UFV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,605 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 90,717 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 90,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,142 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 88,142 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 85,230 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,230 miles

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

body covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 82,884 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 80,510 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 80,510 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2007 79,121 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,787 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 67,551 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P708 UFV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P708 UFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P708 UFV registered?

P708 UFV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P708 UFV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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