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N873 WBD

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

184,355 mi
Last recorded184,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 WBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 184,355 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 184,190 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 177,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 177,607 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 172,258 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 172,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 165,744 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 165,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s mirror glass is missing

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,554 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 145,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 144,263 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 142,229 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section small hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 138,979 miles

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

rear anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,003 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear offside / nearside (D) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer body (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 127,629 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2015 127,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 122,129 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 121,953 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 115,600 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 115,600 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 106,076 miles

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)

exhuast rear corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 102,441 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 102,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 97,904 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,573 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 82,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 77,308 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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N873 WBD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 N873 WBD, 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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N873 WBD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 29 April 1996.

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