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N918 VEW

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,973 mi
Last recorded126,973 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 126,973 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 126,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 121,820 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 121,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 118,032 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 118,032 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

air bag light on

offside front & nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2006 114,388 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 110,419 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 VEW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

N918 VEW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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