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N480 UEC

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,838 mi
Last recorded149,838 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN480 UEC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 149,838 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front indicator damaged held in by tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 149,826 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front indicator damaged held in by tape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 148,419 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 148,419 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,287 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 145,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 141,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,356 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 134,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 131,556 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 130,148 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 125,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 121,104 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 113,395 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 113,395 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

crack in front reg plate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 106,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 99,340 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 91,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 91,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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N480 UEC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N480 UEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N480 UEC registered?

N480 UEC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N480 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N480 UEC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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