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N926 VEW

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

233,146 mi
Last recorded233,146 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN926 VEW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 233,146 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rear corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside bumper supports corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2026 233,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch rear corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underside bumper supports corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2026 233,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch(rear section) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc pitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion forming on offside rear inner wheel arch area

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside rear inner bumper support sections corroded

parking brake lever high but still has reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2024 230,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 230,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 225,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 225,997 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 222,719 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 221,994 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Adv both front headlamps getting poor light output /beam image/pattern..... (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 220,822 miles

surface corrosion underside

Fail 9 Mar 2020 220,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 27 Mar 2019 217,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 217,906 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 214,109 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 210,560 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 210,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 208,491 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 205,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 201,946 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 201,945 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 197,867 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 193,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2012 193,104 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 188,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 188,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2010 182,445 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2009 177,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 176,967 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 170,387 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 164,166 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 163,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 157,444 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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N926 VEW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N926 VEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N926 VEW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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