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N218 OVV

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,895 mi
Last recorded141,895 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 OVV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 141,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,837 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 138,939 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 138,939 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 134,275 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 128,949 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 128,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 122,424 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 122,424 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Ignition switch worn out

Nearside track rod end boot split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,300 miles

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)

Fail 26 Aug 2005 109,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 109,735 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N218 OVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N218 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N218 OVV registered?

N218 OVV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 7 February 1996.

Is N218 OVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N218 OVV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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