MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,914 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
near front side wing damaged
2of4 high level brake light inoperative.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2of4 high level brake light inoperative.
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?
Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N494 YAB is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 135,804 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 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N494 YAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N494 YAB is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 19 September 1995.
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