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N318 HRO

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN318 HRO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 122,619 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes rusty

fuel filter unions rusty

offside rear tyre perished

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 26 Nov 2013 119,644 miles

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

advise fuel tank filler pipe connection perrished.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 116,533 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes rusty

headlight aims poor

Pass 22 Sep 2011 113,245 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Sep 2011 113,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre perished

rear no plate corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 108,345 miles

o/s/f top enginge mountain perrished

rear antie roll bar rusty

rubber petrol neck perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,190 miles

both rear brake hose connections rusty

exhaust system rusty

play in both centre rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2008 99,743 miles

all brake hose connections rusty

both rear anti roll bar links and centre anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 6 Jun 2008 99,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake hose connections rusty

both rear anti roll bar links and centre anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2007 94,834 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 87,735 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 87,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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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N318 HRO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N318 HRO, 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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What year was N318 HRO registered?

N318 HRO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 13 May 1996.

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