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N888 GWD

1995 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,558 mi
Last recorded182,558 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000 Cs128,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 GWD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 182,558 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front plate cracked

Fail 17 May 2010 182,556 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2009 177,059 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 165,591 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2007 165,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front no plate cracked

hose clip around fuel filler neck insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2006 155,701 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 155,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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N888 GWD is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N888 GWD, 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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What year was N888 GWD registered?

N888 GWD is a 1995 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N888 GWD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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