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P749 AWL

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,236 mi
Last recorded152,236 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 AWL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 152,236 miles

Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone inner bushes. Slight wear N/S/F & both rear antiroll bar saddle bushes. Slight corrosion fuel tank straps. Slight cracking O/S cv boot.

Fail 5 Dec 2008 152,170 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone inner bushes. Slight wear N/S/F & both rear antiroll bar saddle bushes. Slight corrosion fuel tank straps. Slight cracking O/S cv boot.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 143,914 miles

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

Slight wear rear suspension antiroll bar saddle bushes, front suspension inner front bush brackets cracked. Slight perishing outer cv boots. Slight corrosion mid exhaust & fuel tank straps.

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

Fail 3 Dec 2007 143,914 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight wear rear suspension antiroll bar saddle bushes, front suspension inner front bush brackets cracked. Slight perishing outer cv boots. Slight corrosion mid exhaust & fuel tank straps.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 132,087 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion front brake discs & pads required soon.Slight wear rear antiroll bar saddle bushes.Slight deterioration front suspension wishbone front bushes(retaining collars cracked).Slight deterioration both registration plates.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 122,934 miles

slight wear in rear antiroll bar saddle bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2005 122,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight wear in rear antiroll bar saddle bushes

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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P749 AWL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple 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 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P749 AWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P749 AWL registered?

P749 AWL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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