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N173 NTL

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,598 mi
Last recorded168,598 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 NTL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 168,598 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 168,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2010 166,861 miles

n/s front and o/side front tyres worn on inner treads

Pass 11 May 2009 164,409 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 161,410 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 161,410 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 160,041 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 160,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 12 May 2006 157,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 12 May 2006 157,797 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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N173 NTL 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N173 NTL, 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 N173 NTL registered?

N173 NTL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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