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N498 CSF

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

143,926 mi
Last recorded143,926 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN498 CSF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,926 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,506 miles

FUEL LINES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING HANGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKEND

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 143,496 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL LINES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT WEAKEND

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 142,992 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 142,984 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 141,743 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 140,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Metal fuel pipe corroding

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,225 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 138,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 135,334 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 135,328 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 132,480 miles

Fuel pipes corroding under vehicle

Pass 20 Aug 2015 130,460 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,191 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 124,010 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 120,741 miles

NS rear tyre perrished on outer wall

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 120,741 miles

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

NS rear tyre perrished on outer wall

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 118,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 112,637 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 112,637 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 108,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 108,000 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 101,126 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 101,126 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 94,804 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 26 Sep 2007 94,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

windscreen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 25 Oct 2006 88,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 88,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 80,752 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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N498 CSF is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N498 CSF, 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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N498 CSF is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 October 1995.

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