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N861 XVU

1995 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

157,053 mi
Last recorded157,053 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cd115,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN861 XVU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 157,053 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

accident damage nearside front wing and door

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside headlamp pattern

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2010 157,030 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 156,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber split (system still secure)

n/s/f body work damaged

n/s/r tyre perished in tread area

Pass 26 Jun 2009 150,855 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND SCREW IN TREAD

Fail 26 Jun 2009 150,855 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST RUBBER BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE NOT WORKING AS WELL AS OFFSIDE REAR

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN AND SCREW IN TREAD

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 143,592 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 143,592 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 143,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low

Pass 26 Mar 2007 135,803 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 135,554 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in windscreen †high level brake lamp not working

Pass 26 Jan 2006 125,364 miles

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N861 XVU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 115,680 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N861 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N861 XVU registered?

N861 XVU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 14 December 1995.

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