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SAAB 9000 CSE1996 · 2.0L PETROL

P618 MRO

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Free vehicle summary for P618 MRO: 1996 SAAB 9000 CSE (GREEN, PETROL). Mileage: 147,979. MOT: not recorded. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Expired
Expires 21/04/2017
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 11/01/2017
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1985cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Saab CSE has a MOT pass at , miles, but no recent tests since. The last recorded failure was in March , with issues including corroded suspension mounts, faulty headlamps, and a door that wouldn’t open. These defects were addressed before the April pass. Corrosion is a recurring issue, particularly in suspension and body structure areas. The and MOTs highlight corroded mounting points, which could indicate long-term exposure to moisture or poor maintenance. Electrical faults, such as headlamp failures and non-working tell-tales, also persist. The vehicle’s low mileage (approx. , miles/year) suggests either light use or extended periods of inactivity, which can accelerate rust and component degradation. While this may reduce wear on moving parts, it increases risks of corrosion and electrical issues. The condition trend is unclear due to the lack of recent MOT data.

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50
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Saab CSE has a MOT pass at , miles, but no recent tests since. The last recorded failure was in March , with issues including corroded suspension mounts, faulty headlamps, and a door that wouldn’t open. These defects were addressed before the April pass. Corrosion is a recurring issue, particularly in suspension and body structure areas. The and MOTs highlight corroded mounting points, which could indicate long-term exposure to moisture or poor maintenance. Electrical faults, such as headlamp failures and non-working tell-tales, also persist. The vehicle’s low mileage (approx. , miles/year) suggests either light use or extended periods of inactivity, which can accelerate rust and component degradation. While this may reduce wear on moving parts, it increases risks of corrosion and electrical issues. The condition trend is unclear due to the lack of recent MOT data.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1996 Saab 9000 Cse (P618 MRO) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2014 to April 2016, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Saab has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 4 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 12 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)”.

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