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N871 PHO

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

156,119 mi
Last recorded156,119 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN871 PHO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 156,119 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 156,119 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 154,575 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

jacking points corroded

suspension /brake components corroded

suspension rubbers age cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2016 154,575 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

suspension rubbers age cracking

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

jacking points corroded

suspension /brake components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,426 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

all jacking points corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to tyre well

oil leaks

outer sills covered

some blue smoke from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Nov 2015 151,385 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

all jacking points corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to tyre well

oil leaks

outer sills covered

some blue smoke from exhaust

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2014 148,424 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

all coil springs corroded

boot floor and inner side rear bottom panels

corrosion to jacking points

headlight poor images

oil leaks

rear axle/suspension corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate on limit

sills covered

slight roughness found at rear wheels

Pass 8 Nov 2013 145,713 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Oct 2013 145,704 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 141,474 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 141,474 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 137,757 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 137,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 132,592 miles

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

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

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Oct 2010 132,592 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Oct 2009 126,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 26 Oct 2009 126,632 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

advise oil filter excesivly corroded and starting to leak

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 25 Oct 2008 121,327 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 21 Oct 2008 121,327 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,586 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2007 113,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 104,323 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 104,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 90,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 90,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE IDLE SPEED ERRATIC AT TIMES AFTER FAST IDLE

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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N871 PHO is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 N871 PHO, 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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N871 PHO is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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