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N205 OVV

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,391 mi
Last recorded129,391 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 OVV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 129,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 119,625 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 119,621 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 107,606 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2008 107,604 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

offside petrol tank strap slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,125 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 80,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 80,471 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N205 OVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N205 OVV, 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 N205 OVV registered?

N205 OVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N205 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 OVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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