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N485 EBM

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 EBM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 114,037 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 114,028 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 113,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,777 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 109,721 miles

1) Fuel filler cap is cracked, but sealing 2)Crankshaft cover is missing from o/s inner wheel arch 3)N/S/F seat belt stalk release button is damage, but working

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 109,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

1) Fuel filler cap is cracked, but sealing 2)Crankshaft cover is missing from o/s inner wheel arch 3)N/S/F seat belt stalk release button is damage, but working

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 107,511 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 107,465 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 103,206 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 14 Mar 2007 103,206 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Chain guard missing

Fail 10 Apr 2006 97,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 97,289 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N485 EBM is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,680 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N485 EBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N485 EBM is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 25 September 1995.

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