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A10 BYR

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BYR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor beam pattern definition nearside headlamp

Slight movement drivers seat

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 87,744 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Poor beam pattern definition nearside headlamp

Rear number plate becoming insecure

Slight movement drivers seat

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 83,709 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,709 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,704 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 77,392 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 77,392 miles

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 11 Jul 2008 73,597 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 67,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,153 miles

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

front number cracked but still legible

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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A10 BYR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A10 BYR, 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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What year was A10 BYR registered?

A10 BYR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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