MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge
Various testable items under vehicle have under seal covering them
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
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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?
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise two exhaust rubbers
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
exhaust mounting poor condition
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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