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P885 PBJ

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,315 mi
Last recorded213,315 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 PBJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 213,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 199,909 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 193,769 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 179,190 miles

s/r/s light on dash

Fail 10 Nov 2006 179,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

air bag warning light on s.r.s

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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P885 PBJ is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P885 PBJ, 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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What year was P885 PBJ registered?

P885 PBJ is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P885 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 PBJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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