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Corrosion to front A pillars
General corrosion to suspension
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside parking brake performance low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underside has corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not retract (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside parking brake performance low
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
vehicle underside has corrosion
Front floor and jacking points corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front inner steering rack end worn
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear suspension mount points corroded
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at bumper holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at bumper holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at bumper holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing at bumper holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
both rear sill corroded
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
both rear sill corroded
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion to both front inner jacking points under seats
corrosion to osr chassis
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
both rear inner wings corroded
osf jacking point corroded
slight corrosion to nsf floor pan
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
corrosion to front jacking points
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres wearing on inside edge
corrosion to front jacking points
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear inner lower body panels corroded
both rear tyres outer edge
nsr caliper sticking on handbrake
slight grease loss from nsf driveshaft boots
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear inner lower body panels corroded
both rear tyres outer edge
nsr caliper sticking on handbrake
slight grease loss from nsf driveshaft boots
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
corrosion to jacking points
corrosion to rear chassis
slight blow from exhaust pipe joint
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers fitted
slight blue tint from front sidelights
slight free movement in steering
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers fitted
slight blue tint from front sidelights
slight free movement in steering
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front side lights slight blue tint
plastick sill covers ritted
slight free movement in steering
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch
high viz brake light bulb
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake balance
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch
high viz brake light bulb
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake balance
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe
front exhaust leaking
handbrake travel
nearside front seat belt webbing
nearside rear roadwheel buckled
play in steering column
rear exhaust mount
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N711 NSU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N711 NSU, 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.
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N711 NSU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 2 April 1996.
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