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N263 PWO

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,107 mi
Last recorded213,107 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 PWO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 213,107 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light staying on.

unable to open n/s rear door from inside or out.

Fail 17 Jul 2008 212,953 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer 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 mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak

air bag warning light staying on.

unable to open n/s rear door from inside or out.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 205,186 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 205,186 miles

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

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 PWO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde 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 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 PWO, 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 PWO registered?

N263 PWO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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