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N933 JAT

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

184,589 mi
Last recorded184,589 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN933 JAT
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 184,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

CATALYST RATTLES FROM INSIDE,SMALL GRACKS IN NSF FLEXI PIPE RUBBER,ONE BULB OUT ON HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP.

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 179,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSR REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.OSF LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING EXCESS MOVEMENT,REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY RUSTED, NSR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGEALSO BECOMING LOW ON TREAD

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 179,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OSR REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.OSF LOWER ENGINE MOUNTING EXCESS MOVEMENT,REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY RUSTED, NSR TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGEALSO BECOMING LOW ON TREAD

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 175,318 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs begining to rust on outer edges

Fail 9 Mar 2011 175,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

rear discs begining to rust on outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2010 173,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SOME HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP BULBS NOT WORKING.OSR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERN WEAK.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 173,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SOME HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP BULBS NOT WORKING.OSR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN.HEAD LAMP BEAM PATTERN WEAK.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 167,626 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 167,626 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM ALLOY SPACER BLOCKS INCOMPLETE.

HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN WEAK O/S AND N/S

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

Pass 9 May 2008 161,038 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 May 2008 161,035 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 139,785 miles

1} Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusted †2} Nearside front to rear steel brake pipe degrading

1} Both front windscreen wiper blades worn †2} Front number plate damaged

1} Both headlamp patterns poor †2} Exhaust middle and flex pipe sections badly rusted

1} Both outer cv boots perished †2} Both rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

1} Offside door mirror glass cracked †2} Front windscreen damaged within swept area

1} Rear windscreen wiper blade worn away †2} Both rear inner side lamps not working

Fail 16 Apr 2007 139,785 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 126,069 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 126,069 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both outer cv boots perished

Fuel filler neck to rubber hose securing clips broken

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Rear windscreen wiper blade worn away

Spare tyre flat

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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N933 JAT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 N933 JAT, 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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N933 JAT is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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