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N742 VCF

1995 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,357 mi
Last recorded54,357 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cde121,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 VCF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 54,357 miles

nearside outer cv gaiter losing grease

slight blow exhaust front flexi pipe

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

wheel covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,086 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 53,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,801 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,107 miles

both front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished

offside front tyre perished

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,106 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front lower wishbone bushes cracked/perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 48,389 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 43,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 40,670 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres slightly perished

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link arm lower bushes cracked/perished

Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,670 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres slightly perished

offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link arm lower bushes cracked/perished

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 35,001 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,990 miles

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,989 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,592 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 28,343 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,147 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Aug 2006 24,799 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise refitted front bumper trim because it was loose

Pass 25 Aug 2005 23,319 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 23,243 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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N742 VCF is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 121,181 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N742 VCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N742 VCF registered?

N742 VCF is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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