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N284 PCU

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,438 mi
Last recorded197,438 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto125,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 PCU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo Auto
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2007 197,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2007 197,303 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 184,691 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 175,496 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 175,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,048 MOT tests across 243 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
5,976
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
243
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 71
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 59
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 48
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N284 PCU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 125,545 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 Cs Turbo Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N284 PCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N284 PCU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo Auto, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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