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P794 OGP

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP794 OGP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 161,652 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 160,851 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 160,176 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 158,466 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 155,571 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 155,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,713 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner & outer edges borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

both rear inner arch slight corrosion

Pass 1 May 2019 183,892 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 176,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2017

Front Oil leak ()

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 May 2017

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 May 2016 158,316 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

both sides front tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 May 2015 150,053 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes are worn

offside headlight pattern is starting to diffuse advise replacement

Pass 16 Apr 2014 141,081 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake hose very close to suspension at time of test.

Oil leak from engine at time of test.

Signs of nearside front tyre fouling the wheel arch liner at time of test.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wiring around battery area and in boot area slightly insecure at time of test.

Fail 15 Apr 2014 141,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake hose very close to suspension at time of test.

Oil leak from engine at time of test.

Signs of nearside front tyre fouling the wheel arch liner at time of test.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wiring around battery area and in boot area slightly insecure at time of test.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 125,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 119,203 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 111,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,470 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON EDGES O/S/ & N/S/F TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD & WEARING ON INNER & OUTTER EDGESEXHAUST BACK BOX STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 23 Mar 2009 102,246 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODING O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 95,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,856 miles

Both Front tyres wearing unevenly Advise Tracking

Pass 7 Apr 2006 79,396 miles

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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P794 OGP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P794 OGP, 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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P794 OGP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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