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N262 ARD

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

175,068 mi
Last recorded175,068 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 175,068 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 175,068 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 166,550 miles

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

top hose holed leaking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 166,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

top hose holed leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2014 158,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 141,758 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 141,757 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 130,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f mirror glass insecure

Pass 26 May 2011 117,723 miles

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

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

rear discs s/corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 117,722 miles

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

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

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

rear discs s/corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 106,650 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 106,649 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r tyre has nail in inner edge

Pass 20 May 2009 94,521 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 94,521 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2008 85,621 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner side light not working

offside outer side light not working

Pass 15 May 2007 80,682 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on ionner and outer edges

Pass 31 May 2006 75,287 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 75,287 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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N262 ARD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N262 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N262 ARD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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