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A11 LBC

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,890 mi
Last recorded136,890 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 LBC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 132,952 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 131,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti roll bar d bushes worn

corrosion on nsr inner sill

nsr flexi brake pipe firrels corroding

oil leak on engine

os and ns outer cv boots cracking

osf and nsf wiper blades split

Pass 11 Dec 2012 128,470 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer cv boot covered in grease no signs of damage nor splits

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded and holed not part of stucture chassis

power steering pipe damp with fluid but no visable leakage on steering checks

rear fuel tank filler and breather pipes jubliee clips corroded snapeed and insecure no fuel leakaged

underbody inner and outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2012 128,470 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front outer cv boot covered in grease no signs of damage nor splits

nearside rear inner and outer sill corroded and holed not part of stucture chassis

power steering pipe damp with fluid but no visable leakage on steering checks

rear fuel tank filler and breather pipes jubliee clips corroded snapeed and insecure no fuel leakaged

underbody inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres slight cracking

brake pipes pitted & corroded in places

nearside rear inner sidelight inop

steering rack damp

under body corroded in places

Pass 3 Jan 2011 122,423 miles

nearside outer cv boot damp with grease

signs of fluid leakage around steering rack but no leakage

Pass 12 Jan 2010 119,575 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 119,575 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes pitted in places

nearside cv boot leaking grease at outer clip

nearside rear tyre worn more on edges

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 14 Jan 2009 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 111,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 111,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 106,284 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 106,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 100,430 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 100,430 miles

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

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

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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A11 LBC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A11 LBC, 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 A11 LBC registered?

A11 LBC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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