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P905 SFE

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,467 mi
Last recorded164,467 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 SFE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 164,467 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

filler neck breather pipe split

Fail 17 Aug 2011 164,463 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

filler neck breather pipe split

Pass 10 Aug 2010 161,274 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 161,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel filler neck breather pipe broken (smells of fuel)

high level brake light not working all bulbs

Pass 21 Aug 2009 157,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 157,657 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 20 Aug 2008 150,989 miles

both clips on filler neck rotten away but not leaking

Fail 18 Aug 2008 150,989 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both clips on filler neck rotten away but not leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2007 143,481 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 143,479 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

rear exhaust has badly perished mtg.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 135,348 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 135,348 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

eye level brake light only 1 bulb works

nearside front gearbox mounting loose and bolt missing

Pass 17 Aug 2005 128,782 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 128,782 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P905 SFE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P905 SFE, 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 P905 SFE registered?

P905 SFE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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