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P228 RYF

1996 Saab 9000 Cs I

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,333 mi
Last recorded151,333 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I114,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 RYF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 151,333 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 151,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P228 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P228 RYF, 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 P228 RYF registered?

P228 RYF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 14 November 1996.

Is P228 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 RYF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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