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P776 CBL

1996 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,983 mi
Last recorded140,983 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 CBL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 140,983 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 139,068 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 138,638 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 137,936 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 137,682 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 136,159 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,467 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 130,146 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 130,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 127,349 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 127,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,119 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 125,138 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 123,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 123,978 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 122,959 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 121,072 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 119,579 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,253 miles

sidewall perished o/s rear tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 115,379 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 112,467 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 112,467 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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P776 CBL is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P776 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P776 CBL registered?

P776 CBL is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P776 CBL safe to buy?

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