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P738 FVV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,211 mi
Last recorded153,211 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP738 FVV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 153,211 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 151,899 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2013 151,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyre pressures low

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2012 150,633 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 141,165 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 141,165 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 137,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Fail 17 Aug 2010 137,047 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

srs light on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 133,973 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 129,154 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front discs have surface corrosion

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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P738 FVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P738 FVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P738 FVV registered?

P738 FVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P738 FVV safe to buy?

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