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N426 YTF

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,285 mi
Last recorded103,285 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 YTF
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 103,285 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind off side front

Fail 26 Nov 2009 103,285 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight bind off side front

Pass 27 Nov 2008 91,137 miles

fuel cap damaged but seal ok

handbrake effort

o/s mirror

o/s/f wheel slight bind and slight play in both front wheels

petrol breather pipes cut (strong smell of fuel)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel cap damaged but seal ok

handbrake effort

o/s mirror

o/s/f wheel slight bind and slight play in both front wheels

petrol breather pipes cut (strong smell of fuel)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,028 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 76,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 65,241 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 60,913 miles

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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N426 YTF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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 N426 YTF, 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 N426 YTF registered?

N426 YTF is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N426 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 YTF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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