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A5 TLF

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,325 mi
Last recorded101,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TLF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,325 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 brake disc corroded from lack of use

Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all 4 brake disc corroded from lack of use

Pass 27 Feb 2013 98,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wishbone support bearing corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 98,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wishbone support bearing corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 93,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine "check" light on

srs light on

Fail 22 Feb 2012 93,847 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine "check" light on

srs light on

Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f wishbone support bearing (front one) deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2008 84,232 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 84,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,868 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 73,678 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 69,246 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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A5 TLF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A5 TLF, 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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What year was A5 TLF registered?

A5 TLF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 10 October 1996.

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