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N485 PDL

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,097 mi
Last recorded152,097 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 PDL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 152,097 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside and offside headlamp beam patterns showing signs of deteriorating

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside headlamp lens chipped

Fail 21 Nov 2008 152,097 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

nearside and offside headlamp beam patterns showing signs of deteriorating

offside front indicator lens cracked

offside headlamp lens chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2007 141,840 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors fading

offside door mirror surround broken

rear number plate deteriorating

slight blow at pipe joint to silencer

Pass 20 Nov 2007 141,840 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside headlamp reflectors fading

offside door mirror surround broken

rear number plate deteriorating

slight blow at pipe joint to silencer

Pass 15 Nov 2006 129,445 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 117,786 miles

drivers door mirror damaged

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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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N485 PDL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N485 PDL, 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 N485 PDL registered?

N485 PDL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N485 PDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 PDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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