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P766 PFB

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

164,987 mi
Last recorded164,987 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 PFB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 164,987 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 161,977 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 157,686 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

general corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Sep 2014 157,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

General underbody corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

two exhaust rubbers broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Sep 2013 154,709 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

both rear coil springs slight corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 154,709 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes worn

both rear coil springs slight corroded

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,861 miles

corrosion o/s front floor

corrosion o/s rear brake hose ferrlle

dent in drivers door

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn 70 percent

n/s handbrake efficiency low

o/s headlight dim

rear brake pads low

wear and cracking o/s rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 151,861 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion o/s front floor

corrosion o/s rear brake hose ferrlle

dent in drivers door

engine oil leak

front brake pads worn 70 percent

n/s handbrake efficiency low

o/s headlight dim

rear brake pads low

wear and cracking o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2011 149,190 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel filler to tank clip missing

o/s/f headlamp dim

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from filter

oil pipes corroded to filter housing

Fail 30 Aug 2011 149,190 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel filler to tank clip missing

o/s/f headlamp dim

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from filter

oil pipes corroded to filter housing

Pass 26 Aug 2010 146,592 miles

Front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 144,836 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2009 144,836 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2008 142,819 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 142,819 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 140,124 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 140,124 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 136,879 miles

advise hazard switch intermittantly working

Fail 29 Aug 2006 136,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

advise hazard switch intermittantly not working.

Pass 23 Aug 2005 133,573 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 133,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise hazard lamp switch initially did not work

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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P766 PFB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P766 PFB, 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.

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P766 PFB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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