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P836 RBF

1997 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000 Cs124,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 RBF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,846 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 53,043 miles

low handbrake efficency on n/s

Pass 13 Jul 2023 49,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 45,385 miles

slight exhaust leak

Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,620 miles

travell on handbrake

Pass 13 Jul 2020 37,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 32,908 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 32,908 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear tyres slight cracking in side walls

Fail 20 Feb 2018 29,360 miles

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear tyres slight cracking in side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 25,412 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators missing all (1.4.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 22,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 21,726 miles

NSF washer jet is partially blocked

NSR and OSR tyres are heavily perished and starting to crack

NSR tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2014 21,726 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

NSF washer jet is partially blocked

NSR and OSR tyres are heavily perished and starting to crack

NSR tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,819 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,970 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 13,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 13,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,642 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 12,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,932 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,038 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 10,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,738 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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P836 RBF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 124,588 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 P836 RBF, 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 29 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 P836 RBF registered?

P836 RBF is a 1997 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P836 RBF safe to buy?

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