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P205 EGM

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

150,550 mi
Last recorded150,550 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 EGM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 150,550 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,721 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 144,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 140,810 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake discs deteriorated and corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 140,803 miles

Centre 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 lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 138,150 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 134,953 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 131,252 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 126,373 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 119,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 113,959 miles

advise:front anti rollbar bushes worn

advise;both front lower track control arm bushes worn

advise;nearside rear tyre cracked and edges of tread close to limit

advise;offside rear tyre cracked and edges of tread close to limit

Pass 22 Mar 2008 109,647 miles

advise: minor corrosion to underbody

advise;track control arm bushes worn slightly

advise;wiper blades judder slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,081 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 94,937 miles

advise: minor corrosion appearing on ridgid brake andridgid fuel pipes under vehicle

advise: rear number seperating

advise:front number plate seperating

advise:minor corrosion to exhaust

advise:offside outer constant velocity gaiter starting to split

advise:power steering belt starting to crack

advise:very slight flat spot on offside rear wheel inner edge

advise;alloy carrier yolks (for front track control arm ,front bushes) are corroded

advise;slight play in front track control rear bushes

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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P205 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P205 EGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P205 EGM registered?

P205 EGM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P205 EGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P205 EGM shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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