MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,053 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
slight knock from steering colum area no excessive play found
Offside rear brake binding slightly (handbrake arm not returning to stop)
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)
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)
see previous advisory sheet
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?
Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N122 XSS registered?
N122 XSS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N122 XSS safe to buy?
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