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P782 LAR

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,327 mi
Last recorded141,327 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP782 LAR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 141,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 141,327 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 138,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

turbo oil pipes corroded and slight leak

Pass 5 Feb 2010 135,149 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 135,149 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s rear mudflap insecure

pipes going to turbo corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2009 132,139 miles

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

oil leak from turbo

Pass 29 Feb 2008 123,762 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 123,761 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 114,476 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 114,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,131 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 102,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both drive shaft gaiters cracked

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak from engine/gearbox unit

windscreen damaged in zone "B"

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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P782 LAR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P782 LAR, 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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What year was P782 LAR registered?

P782 LAR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 13 December 1996.

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