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N371 SRU

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,881 mi
Last recorded135,881 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN371 SRU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2016 135,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective gets stuck out (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion to rear chassis

drivers sun visor loose

Pass 20 Feb 2013 129,417 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 14 Feb 2013 129,414 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Feb 2012 125,901 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 125,901 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 120,931 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 116,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 112,013 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 109,201 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 106,629 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 102,990 miles

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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N371 SRU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N371 SRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N371 SRU registered?

N371 SRU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N371 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N371 SRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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