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N496 PUV

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,321 mi
Last recorded177,321 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 PUV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2008 177,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front screen delamanating

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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N496 PUV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N496 PUV, 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 N496 PUV registered?

N496 PUV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N496 PUV safe to buy?

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