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N865 XVU

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,962 mi
Last recorded110,962 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN865 XVU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 110,962 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 101,683 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 101,682 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 101,679 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 101,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 101,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 101,217 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 100,263 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 100,252 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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N865 XVU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 128,418 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 N865 XVU, 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 31 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 N865 XVU registered?

N865 XVU is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 November 1995.

Is N865 XVU safe to buy?

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