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N228 LCW

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,196 mi
Last recorded173,196 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 LCW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 173,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 173,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 169,658 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 169,658 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 164,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

wipers fraying at edges

Pass 14 Apr 2011 159,496 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 153,911 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 153,911 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 148,142 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 148,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 143,609 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 143,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 137,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers sun visor becoming weak starting to fall

Pass 10 Apr 2006 132,020 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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N228 LCW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Beige with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N228 LCW, 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 N228 LCW registered?

N228 LCW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N228 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 LCW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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