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A3 GCS

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

253,814 mi
Last recorded253,814 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 GCS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 253,814 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Various testable items under vehicle have under seal covering them

Pass 21 Apr 2021 251,487 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S wearing on inner edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

drivers seat slightly insecure

underside of car covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jan 2019 249,009 miles

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around front suspension arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

drivers seat frame starting to wear slightly insecure

drivers visor weak will not hold in upright position( not blocking drivers view)

Fail 28 Dec 2018 249,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes on car coated with paint/ underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all on car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both securing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around front suspension arm mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack damp also (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tailgate struts weak

drivers seat frame starting to wear slightly insecure

drivers visor weak will not hold in upright position( not blocking drivers view)

Pass 28 Dec 2017 245,162 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage onto rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

boot struts defective

both front tyres wearing on inner edges and wearing close to wear bands

rear exhaust outer skin corroded slightly

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 30 Mar 2017 242,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205.55.16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load drivers (5.2.4a)

all suspension components and fuel and brake lines painted

side skirts fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 235,175 miles

offside front seat belt buckle worn, button.

offside rear tyre very low on inner tread

petrol cap worn, splitting

slight blow at front exhaust area?

Fail 11 Mar 2016 234,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim in operation (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside front seat belt buckle worn, button.

offside rear tyre very low on inner tread

petrol cap worn, splitting

slight blow at front exhaust area?

Pass 20 Mar 2015 225,545 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 213,547 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 213,513 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 208,731 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 208,724 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Jan 2010 203,920 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 203,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

centre stop light has three bulbs not working

Pass 20 Dec 2008 194,509 miles

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

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

a/b/s light intermittently on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 184,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 177,713 miles

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

advise two exhaust rubbers

Pass 18 Nov 2005 17,383 miles

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

exhaust mounting poor condition

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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A3 GCS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A3 GCS, 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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A3 GCS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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