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N940 OWV

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 OWV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,518 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 124,322 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,659 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mountings (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 123,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 123,459 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,734 miles

both rear roll bar mounting bushes worn

offside sun visor loose

Pass 13 Apr 2015 121,786 miles

both rear roll bar mounting bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 120,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside handbrake low on performance

Fail 2 Apr 2014 120,137 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside handbrake low on performance

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,250 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 113,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,962 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 98,947 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 98,822 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 93,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 87,419 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 81,656 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 81,656 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 81,372 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nail in tyre

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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N940 OWV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N940 OWV, 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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What year was N940 OWV registered?

N940 OWV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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