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C3 SFR

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,491 mi
Last recorded165,491 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 SFR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 165,491 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 162,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 162,603 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 160,055 miles

N/s/r chassis corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 154,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 143,122 miles

N/s rear tyre - nail in tread.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 146,070 miles

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

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

N/s rear tyre - nail in tread.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 133,370 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 133,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 124,430 miles

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

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

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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C3 SFR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C3 SFR, 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 C3 SFR registered?

C3 SFR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is C3 SFR safe to buy?

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