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P778 YGK

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,450 mi
Last recorded160,450 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 YGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 160,450 miles

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

front brake discs worn

near side washer jets need adjusting

off side rear tyre damaged slightly around outer edge

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2013 233,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs worn

near side washer jets need adjusting

off side rear tyre damaged slightly around outer edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2013 160,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system weak.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 155,456 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 150,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

srs light illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2010 146,613 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 146,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 143,439 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 143,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 137,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 126,020 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 112,913 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 112,891 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 105,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

outer sills covered

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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P778 YGK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P778 YGK, 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 P778 YGK registered?

P778 YGK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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