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N633 HCA

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

137,115 mi
Last recorded137,115 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN633 HCA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 137,115 miles

Nearside both doors corroded

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 135,136 miles

Nearside Front door panel corroded

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Nearside Rear door panel corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 135,132 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door panel corroded

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Nearside Rear door panel corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 133,009 miles

Nearside Front door corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 132,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front door corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 126,757 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 120,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 119,873 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 117,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 110,539 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,401 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 108,401 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,845 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 96,802 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 92,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 66,393 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 82,627 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 78,137 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 73,299 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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N633 HCA is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N633 HCA, 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 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N633 HCA is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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