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N179 JLB

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,621 mi
Last recorded118,621 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 JLB
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2012 118,621 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 118,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 116,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 116,387 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 115,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 115,344 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 108,962 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 108,962 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 105,932 miles

oil leak on engine

rear antiroll bar bushes poor

rear brake discs poor

Fail 6 Jun 2008 105,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak on engine

rear antiroll bar bushes poor

rear brake discs poor

Fail 25 Apr 2008 105,851 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake pads worn

nearside inner tail light not working

rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Apr 2007 97,189 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2007 97,189 miles

rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,885 miles

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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N179 JLB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N179 JLB, 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 N179 JLB registered?

N179 JLB is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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