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3224 D

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3224 D
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 103,012 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats. ()

Pass 17 May 2018 102,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 May 2018 102,925 miles

Nearside Parking brake (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 May 2017 102,430 miles

n/s handbrake reading slightly down.

n/s headlamp deteriorated, poor beam pattern

Fail 3 May 2017 102,420 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat back missing (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing locking mechanism missing. (5.1.1)

n/s handbrake reading slightly down.

n/s headlamp deteriorated, poor beam pattern

Pass 9 May 2016 100,570 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 100,503 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 96,956 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 96,853 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2014 93,228 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 93,113 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,227 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 86,394 miles

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

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

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 May 2011 83,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 80,057 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 80,022 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 12 May 2009 76,597 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,534 miles

Offside Outer Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 73,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 73,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 70,936 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 68,670 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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3224 D is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 3224 D, 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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3224 D is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 31 May 1996.

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