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N256 PWO

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,422 mi
Last recorded103,422 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 PWO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 103,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 91,539 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,895 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 88,892 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working no blue warning light (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements stuck on (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,201 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 78,259 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,421 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 75,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 73,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,466 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 71,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,243 miles

Oil leak from sump bung.

Pass 6 May 2009 69,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,288 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 65,320 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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N256 PWO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N256 PWO, 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 N256 PWO registered?

N256 PWO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is N256 PWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N256 PWO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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