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N749 HMB

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,130 mi
Last recorded192,130 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN749 HMB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 192,130 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 192,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 184,716 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 184,716 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler pipe clip insercure

Fail 27 Jun 2012 179,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 179,010 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 172,691 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 165,334 miles

Handbrake warning light flickers on

Middlebox slight deterioated and noisey

Plastic sideskirts fitted

Slight powersteering leak from pipe going to rack

Wheel trims fitted to three wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 165,331 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Handbrake warning light flickers on

Middlebox slight deterioated and noisey

Plastic sideskirts fitted

Slight powersteering leak from pipe going to rack

Wheel trims fitted to three wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 156,118 miles

Powersteering leak

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jun 2009 156,118 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Powersteering leak

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jun 2008 149,181 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 149,181 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 139,730 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 139,730 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 130,577 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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N749 HMB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N749 HMB, 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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N749 HMB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 July 1996.

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