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P709 CBL

1996 Saab 9000 Cs I

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,992 mi
Last recorded202,992 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I114,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 CBL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2008 202,992 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 202,992 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 199,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 199,167 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 199,002 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

BOTH FRONT SIDELIGHTS DIM.

BOTH NUMBER PLATE LIGHTS DIM.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

WEAR IN BOTH REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR INNER BUSHES.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 191,473 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 191,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P709 CBL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,786 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P709 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P709 CBL registered?

P709 CBL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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