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N918 KGT

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,955 mi
Last recorded135,955 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN918 KGT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 135,955 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 135,933 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 135,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,181 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 132,139 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 127,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corossion to nearside rear underbody but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear rubber exhaust mount cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2009 127,966 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corossion to nearside rear underbody but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear rubber exhaust mount cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2008 121,930 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 117,133 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 109,529 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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N918 KGT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N918 KGT, 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 N918 KGT registered?

N918 KGT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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