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N893 YHP

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

178,590 mi
Last recorded178,590 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 YHP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 178,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 178,588 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clip on main filler pipe to fuel tank broken

Pass 20 Aug 2009 176,757 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 176,757 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlights bit dim and poor patterns,one n/s rear side light inoperative

Pass 7 Aug 2008 173,681 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 173,681 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 158,381 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 145,349 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 145,348 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured (2.4.F.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N893 YHP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc 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 N893 YHP, 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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What year was N893 YHP registered?

N893 YHP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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