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P749 PFB

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,587 mi
Last recorded190,587 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo129,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 PFB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 190,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 190,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 185,929 miles

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE LOWER READING

Pass 25 Sep 2006 175,051 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 175,051 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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P749 PFB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 129,350 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P749 PFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P749 PFB registered?

P749 PFB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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