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N491 CST

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,384 mi
Last recorded105,384 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN491 CST
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 105,384 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 105,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 98,075 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 98,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,037 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 90,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,748 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,748 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 84,636 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 83,461 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 83,461 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 81,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged o/s lower corner and n/s lower corner

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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N491 CST is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 2,961cc 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 N491 CST, 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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What year was N491 CST registered?

N491 CST is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 21 September 1995.

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The MOT history for N491 CST shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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