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N611 HCW

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

230,552 mi
Last recorded230,552 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN611 HCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 230,552 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 224,228 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 216,974 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 213,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 204,239 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 196,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 190,864 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 181,463 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 174,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 173,985 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch; stabiliser fixing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 173,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by stabilizer rasil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by stabiliser rail (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal from off side steering rack (2.3.3b)

Towbar component excessively corroded boot floor (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 166,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 160,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 154,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 154,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 149,307 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 142,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 139,292 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 135,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 135,159 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 129,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 129,574 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 121,538 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 110,971 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 106,477 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 102,347 miles

both front tyres low & cracking

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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N611 HCW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N611 HCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N611 HCW registered?

N611 HCW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N611 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N611 HCW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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