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N238 WAN

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,529 mi
Last recorded158,529 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN238 WAN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 158,529 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2010 152,768 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear anti-roll bar drop links slightly worn

Fail 5 Nov 2010 152,736 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear anti-roll bar drop links slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2009 146,670 miles

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

front pads worn

offside rear tyre slightly perished

rear pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2008 136,914 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 136,836 miles

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 127,900 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 119,240 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 109,329 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 109,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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N238 WAN is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,181 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N238 WAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N238 WAN is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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