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N822 CDB

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

177,631 mi
Last recorded177,631 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 CDB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 177,631 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 173,133 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 168,473 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 164,496 miles

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

Fail 29 Apr 2015 164,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2014 157,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 151,986 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 145,055 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 137,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 137,615 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,319 miles

n/s headlight image poor

Pass 6 May 2009 116,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 116,034 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 108,331 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 108,203 miles

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

n/s headlight image poor

Fail 8 Sep 2006 106,029 miles

headlight beams deteriorating

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,029 miles

front number plate cracked

headlight beams deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2005 101,618 miles

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)

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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N822 CDB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N822 CDB, 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 N822 CDB registered?

N822 CDB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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