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N873 XAL

1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,660 mi
Last recorded149,660 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo138,795 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 XAL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse Turbo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 149,660 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 149,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2006 137,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 132,294 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 132,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

drivers seat runners worn.

near side front tyre bald on outer edge,

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse Turbo?

Based on 4,082 MOT tests across 802 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
6,553
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
802
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 287
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 274
constant velocity joint gaiter split 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 185
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 157
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N873 XAL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 138,795 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 Cse Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 287 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N873 XAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N873 XAL registered?

N873 XAL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse Turbo, first registered on 4 January 1996.

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