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P835 PUG

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 PUG
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 103,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025 103,425 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 102,081 miles

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 102,081 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,643 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 97,287 miles

2 x front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,276 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both x2 rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

2 x front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 95,261 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 95,261 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure CLIP MISSING FROM FILLER NECK HOSE (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 93,586 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 93,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 91,693 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR INFRONT OFF PETROL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,249 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RUSTING IN RETAINING CLIP OSR IN FRONT OF TANK,SLIGHT CORROSION TO PIPES IN CLIPS OVER TANK DIFFICULT TO SEE ! (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material RUSTING IN RETAINING CLIP OSR IN FRONT OF TANK,SLIGHT CORROSION TO PIPES IN CLIPS OVER TANK DIFFICULT TO SEE ! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,834 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 82,834 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 78,807 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,604 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON BRAKING SURFACES

Pass 14 Jun 2013 71,175 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON BRAKING SURFACES

Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,301 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 67,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,524 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,802 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,570 miles

OSF LOWER SUSPENSION ALLOY SPACER BLOCKS FRACTURED,

Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,651 miles

O/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ALLOY BLOCK CRACKED.REAR DISCS STARTING TO RUST. O/S/F INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007

SMALL CRACKS IN FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ALLOY BLOCKS.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,530 miles

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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P835 PUG is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P835 PUG, 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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P835 PUG is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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