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N447 OTX

1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,673 mi
Last recorded161,673 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo138,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 OTX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 161,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Dec 2008 161,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 160,919 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 160,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

main beam indicator not working

n/s/f bearing support small crack

n/s/f wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2006 158,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 13 Dec 2006 158,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damage to front no plate

Pass 19 Dec 2005 157,084 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 157,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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N447 OTX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 138,795 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 Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N447 OTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N447 OTX registered?

N447 OTX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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