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N462 XSO

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,814 mi
Last recorded93,814 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN462 XSO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 93,814 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 93,814 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded at centre & rear

front suspension coil springs corroded

o/sf wiper torn

o/sr brake pipe feeding flexible hose corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2007 86,230 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 86,230 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

cv boots perished

front brake flexi hose metal ends corroded

fuel filter corroded

gearbox/sterring rack damp

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,228 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs?

Based on 33,282 MOT tests across 5,124 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
4,999
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,064
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,005
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,704
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,210
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,122
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N462 XSO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 126,390 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,064 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N462 XSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N462 XSO registered?

N462 XSO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is N462 XSO safe to buy?

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