MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,026 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advanced wear on front discs
dampness on rack
front anti roll bar corroded
front roadsprings corroded
fuel breather pipe split in o/s/r arch(no fuel leak)
headlight aims on limit and patterns poor
o/s/r inner side light inop
rear shockers corroded
rear tyres 2mm
slight corrosion on front strut tops
slight oil leaks
wear on front drop link bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
advanced wear on front discs
dampness on rack
front anti roll bar corroded
front roadsprings corroded
fuel breather pipe split in o/s/r arch(no fuel leak)
headlight aims on limit and patterns poor
o/s/r inner side light inop
rear shockers corroded
rear tyres 2mm
slight corrosion on front strut tops
slight oil leaks
wear on front drop link bushes
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P851 FAO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P851 FAO, 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 P851 FAO registered?
P851 FAO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 September 1996.
Is P851 FAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for P851 FAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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