MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel filler pipes clips broken but not leaking at time of test
headlight aim very faint
nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel filler pipes clips broken but not leaking at time of test
nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
o/s/f tyre low tread 2mm + wearing inner edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge
o/s/f tyre low tread 2mm + wearing inner edge
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both rear flexi hoses ferrules starting to corrode
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear flexi hoses ferrules starting to corrode
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated an slight blow
front offside & front nearside wiper blades starting to split
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated an slight blow
front offside & front nearside wiper blades starting to split
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N390 HLL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N390 HLL, 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 N390 HLL registered?
N390 HLL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 March 1996.
Is N390 HLL safe to buy?
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