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P976 CVO

1996 Saab 9000 Cs I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,661 mi
Last recorded183,661 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I114,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 CVO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2009 183,661 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

all exhaust mountings worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 169,099 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 169,094 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 147,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 147,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

All brake hose flexi ferruls are lightly corroded at time of test

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre has cracking but not to cords at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2006 134,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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P976 CVO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,786 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P976 CVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P976 CVO registered?

P976 CVO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 3 September 1996.

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