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N298 DRV

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,173 mi
Last recorded159,173 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 DRV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 159,173 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 159,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 157,674 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 157,652 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 155,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 153,898 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2007 151,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 151,627 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 144,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

O/S/R tyre showing early signs of possible mis-shaping on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2005 134,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 134,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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N298 DRV is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 128,418 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N298 DRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N298 DRV is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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