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N259 OYW

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,984 mi
Last recorded234,984 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 OYW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 234,984 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 232,539 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 232,539 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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N259 OYW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N259 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N259 OYW registered?

N259 OYW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 22 January 1996.

Is N259 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N259 OYW shows 3 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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