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N353 UPM

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,996 mi
Last recorded185,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN353 UPM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 185,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

centre exhaust rubbers splitting

under body & componants showing corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 185,012 miles

corrosion on rear shock absorber body

front headlamps dull

Fail 31 May 2013 185,012 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion on rear shock absorber body

front headlamps dull

Pass 6 Jun 2012 183,978 miles

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

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

fuel filler breather pipe split

Fail 28 May 2012 183,978 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

fuel filler breather pipe split

Pass 31 May 2011 182,942 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 182,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 182,176 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 May 2009 179,848 miles

exhaust rubbers cracking

movement at steering wheel

Pass 12 May 2008 177,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 172,548 miles

centre exhaust rubber split

hazard switch loose

rattle from cat area

rear brake pads low

slight damage n/s/f roadwheel

Pass 16 May 2006 167,406 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 167,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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N353 UPM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N353 UPM, 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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N353 UPM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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