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N891 JRH

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,004 mi
Last recorded146,004 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 JRH
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2011 146,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf fog not working

Pass 26 Mar 2010 133,411 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 133,345 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 133,237 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2009 119,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 119,087 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 119,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2006 114,475 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 100,923 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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N891 JRH is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N891 JRH, 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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N891 JRH is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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