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N522 WRX

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

175,494 mi
Last recorded175,494 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto125,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN522 WRX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 175,494 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 175,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 170,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 170,906 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 169,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 169,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 162,482 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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N522 WRX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 125,545 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 Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N522 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N522 WRX?

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What year was N522 WRX registered?

N522 WRX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N522 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N522 WRX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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