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N263 OYW

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

254,993 mi
Last recorded254,993 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 OYW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 254,993 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 254,993 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 254,979 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 253,647 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 253,647 miles

Front 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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N263 OYW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N263 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 N263 OYW registered?

N263 OYW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is N263 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N263 OYW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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