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N665 CLV

1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,777 mi
Last recorded149,777 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo138,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN665 CLV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 149,777 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 149,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 138,686 miles

Same advises as test number 713282196131.

Fail 11 Jul 2006 138,686 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Both outer constant velocity joint boots badly deteriorated.

Front to rear metal brake pipes have surface rust.

Suspect catalyst has a minor leak, heat cover fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2005 133,913 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 133,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

All four brake discs have surface rust.

Both front brake hoses cracking.

Both steering rack boots cracking.

Bothouter constant velocity joint boots badly cracking.

Power steering feed pipes damp.

Suspect catalyst has a minor leak under heat shield.

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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N665 CLV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 138,795 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 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N665 CLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N665 CLV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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