MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel filler neck and breather pipe clamps insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
rear pads worn
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
filler neck to tank insecure
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto?
Based on 2,448 MOT tests across 489 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N488 SPF is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 118,790 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N488 SPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N488 SPF registered?
N488 SPF is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo Auto, first registered on 14 November 1995.
Is N488 SPF safe to buy?
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