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N737 MVL

1996 Saab 9000 Cs I

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,317 mi
Last recorded160,317 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I114,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 MVL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2007 160,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

bonnet safety catch siezed in release position but bonnet still fastens securely

starter motor sticking on when engine starts

Pass 26 Oct 2006 153,366 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 153,267 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear belt has child seat fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2005 139,589 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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N737 MVL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,786 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 Cs I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N737 MVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs I typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N737 MVL registered?

N737 MVL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N737 MVL safe to buy?

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