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P859 TWX

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,441 mi
Last recorded169,441 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 TWX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 169,441 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 169,441 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 160,770 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 153,612 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 153,612 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 146,039 miles

clips on fuel filler pipes snaped / all discs rusty / rear flexi b/pipes held in place with cable ties

Fail 9 Aug 2007 146,030 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

clips on petrol tank filler pipes snaped / all discs rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2006 125,433 miles

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

rear anti roll bar mouht bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2006 125,433 miles

rear anti roll bar mouht bushes slightly worn

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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P859 TWX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Red 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 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P859 TWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P859 TWX registered?

P859 TWX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P859 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 TWX 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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