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N390 HLL

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

191,261 mi
Last recorded191,261 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 HLL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 191,261 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 191,152 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 185,278 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 185,030 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 179,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 179,391 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 171,779 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 170,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 160,200 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 150,210 miles

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated an slight blow

front offside & front nearside wiper blades starting to split

Fail 23 Mar 2006 150,210 miles

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.

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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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.

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