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P741 PGK

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,909 mi
Last recorded54,909 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 PGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 54,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

headlamps deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount snapped

reverse lamp not working

Fail 18 Jul 2019 54,909 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

headlamps deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust rubber mount snapped

reverse lamp not working

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,299 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,299 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear disc excessivley pitted and corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,372 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 51,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 47,488 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 44,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 41,686 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,405 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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P741 PGK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P741 PGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was P741 PGK registered?

P741 PGK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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