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N229 BOK

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,572 mi
Last recorded209,572 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 BOK
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2006 209,572 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 209,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2005 191,528 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 191,528 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N229 BOK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N229 BOK, 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 N229 BOK registered?

N229 BOK is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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