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N285 OYW

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 2963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,236 mi
Last recorded155,236 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN285 OYW
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2011 155,236 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 151,657 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 150,074 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 148,728 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 147,055 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N285 OYW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 2,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N285 OYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N285 OYW registered?

N285 OYW is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N285 OYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N285 OYW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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