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P718 UFV

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP718 UFV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 90,136 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 84,677 miles

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

parking brake warning light on

Fail 23 May 2014 84,677 miles

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

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

parking brake warning light on

Pass 24 May 2013 80,717 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2013 80,716 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2012 75,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 64,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 55,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,911 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,692 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2007 43,463 miles

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,882 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 41,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P718 UFV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P718 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 P718 UFV registered?

P718 UFV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P718 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P718 UFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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