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P859 FNH

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

159,817 mi
Last recorded159,817 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 FNH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 159,817 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2012 159,817 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 152,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

noise coming from nsf either inside gearbox or driveshaft

Fail 4 May 2011 152,506 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

noise coming from nsf either inside gearbox or driveshaft

Pass 15 May 2010 147,256 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 147,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 141,278 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 141,265 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 135,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever long

Fail 28 Apr 2008 135,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake lever long

Pass 27 Apr 2007 128,061 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 128,061 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 121,664 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 121,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2006 121,664 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 121,494 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P859 FNH is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 P859 FNH, 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 P859 FNH registered?

P859 FNH is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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