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N279 YDC

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,847 mi
Last recorded183,847 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 YDC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 183,847 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 183,847 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 180,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 176,332 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 173,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 170,458 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 170,449 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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N279 YDC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N279 YDC, 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 N279 YDC registered?

N279 YDC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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