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N311 GNM

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,617 mi
Last recorded236,617 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 GNM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 236,617 miles

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

Oil leak

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 236,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 227,994 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti slip slightly worn

Fail 21 Jan 2014 227,992 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti slip slightly worn

Pass 18 Jan 2013 219,529 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 219,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 207,750 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 198,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 190,610 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2009 182,805 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 177,889 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to offside headlamp.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 168,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 159,146 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 159,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 159,140 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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N311 GNM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N311 GNM, 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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N311 GNM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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