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N122 XSS

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,053 mi
Last recorded79,053 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN122 XSS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 79,053 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

srs warning light on.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,271 miles

Both front suspwnsion arms slightly corroded

Both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both front suspwnsion arms slightly corroded

Both rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 76,997 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 76,996 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,645 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 75,645 miles

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

slight knock from steering colum area no excessive play found

Pass 27 Jan 2009 74,081 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly (handbrake arm not returning to stop)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding slightly (handbrake arm not returning to stop)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 71,476 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 71,472 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 70,507 miles

see previous advisory sheet

Fail 25 Jan 2007 70,507 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel filler neck clip insecure.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 67,973 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N122 XSS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N122 XSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N122 XSS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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