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P918 BPF

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

283,385 mi
Last recorded283,385 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 BPF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 283,385 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 278,683 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 266,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 257,585 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side headlamp cracked

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 245,272 miles

Both headlight patterns getting weak.

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 227,107 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 211,316 miles

front exhaust section loose

petrol cap damaged,

Pass 20 Mar 2008 189,322 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 169,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 169,470 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2007 169,210 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 150,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 150,005 miles

Centre Rear 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)

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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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P918 BPF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P918 BPF, 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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P918 BPF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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