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P998 ENV

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

152,893 mi
Last recorded152,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 ENV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 152,893 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 152,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 149,724 miles

Exhaust leaking, not excessively & not affecting emissions.

Nearside door & moulding damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside headlamp "chipped", still visible pattern.

Parking brake close to 16% minimum limit, (17%).

Parts of high level brake light not working.

Fail 11 Aug 2009 149,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust leaking, not excessively & not affecting emissions.

Nearside door & moulding damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Offside headlamp "chipped", still visible pattern.

Parts of high level brake light not working.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 145,231 miles

Exhaust silencer material hanging from tail pipe.

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

Front discs corroded, not excessively.

Nearside front door damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 145,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Exhaust silencer material hanging from tail pipe.

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

Front discs corroded, not excessively.

Nearside front door damaged, unlikely to cause injury.

Pass 9 Aug 2007 142,381 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 142,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside front brake hose rubbing on ABS wiring loom, no reinforcing seen.

Play in front anti-roll bar bushes, not excessive.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 133,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 124,425 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 124,422 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P998 ENV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P998 ENV, 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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P998 ENV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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