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N885 WBD

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,718 mi
Last recorded92,718 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN885 WBD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 92,718 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 92,718 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate deteriorated brake fluid dirty rear brakes rusty n/s/r hand brake linkage not returning to stop central locking not operating rear wiper split

Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,262 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 91,262 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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N885 WBD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N885 WBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N885 WBD registered?

N885 WBD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N885 WBD safe to buy?

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