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P808 PGK

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 PGK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 127,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Oct 2008 127,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler pipe has a broken jubilee clip.

Offside front brakes are making a scraping noise.Attention is required.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 123,137 miles

Front brakes have imbalance close to limit.

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 123,137 miles

Front brakes have imbalance close to limit.

Fail 8 Aug 2007 123,137 miles

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

Front brakes have imbalance within requirements.Advise checking them.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 123,137 miles

Front brakes have imbalance within requirements.Advise checking them.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,603 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 117,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P808 PGK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 P808 PGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P808 PGK registered?

P808 PGK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P808 PGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 PGK shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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