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N745 YEF

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

179,331 mi
Last recorded179,331 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN745 YEF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 179,331 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 170,924 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 170,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 165,715 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 160,656 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 160,648 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 158,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 158,340 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 157,682 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 157,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 155,986 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 155,975 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 146,041 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 141,194 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 136,120 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 136,100 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2014 131,981 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 130,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2013 130,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2012 124,776 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 124,776 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2011 118,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2011 118,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 112,650 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 107,315 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

pipes at dide of tank greased

wiper blades splitting

Pass 15 Mar 2008 105,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 99,852 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 81,405 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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N745 YEF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 126,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N745 YEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N745 YEF registered?

N745 YEF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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