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N198 JLT

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,407 mi
Last recorded129,407 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 JLT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 129,407 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 129,407 miles

Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 129,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps loose connection at headlamp switch (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/scorched (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

gear stick/selector worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 127,466 miles

GEAR SELECTOR KNOB INSECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT RESERVOIR/PIPES (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 127,465 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

GEAR SELECTOR KNOB INSECURE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AT RESERVOIR/PIPES (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,197 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Nov 2017 125,197 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,679 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper brake light inop

both number plate bulbs dull

power steering pipe wet

Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,673 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Hose clamps snapped from fuel filler neck pipes but not leaking fuel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 121,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bar rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing when hazard lights are on (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

o/s and n/s reg light dull

oil leak

power steering pipe wet

rear inner pads look low

Pass 14 Nov 2015 120,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 120,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 119,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 119,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,312 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 118,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 118,308 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 116,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 May 2012 116,515 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2011 115,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear exhaust mounting slightly perished.

Pass 13 May 2010 112,737 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 112,737 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 109,021 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 104,310 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 99,298 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 94,350 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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N198 JLT is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,680 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 N198 JLT, 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 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N198 JLT is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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