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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear anti-roll bar (D) bushes worn
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?
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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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