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N228 TRP

1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

220,640 mi
Last recorded220,640 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo135,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 TRP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 220,640 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 220,640 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 220,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

n/s/r anti rattle clip missing

Fail 1 Apr 2008 220,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 207,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 198,842 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 198,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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N228 TRP is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 135,804 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 Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N228 TRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N228 TRP is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 7 December 1995.

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