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N536 CDP

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

295,176 mi
Last recorded295,176 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN536 CDP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2014 295,176 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 293,789 miles

exhaust rubbers perishing

fuel tank staps corroded but has been secured to vehicle by other means

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perishing where outer sidewall meets tread close to excess

rear exhaust box corroding and blowing close to excess

Pass 28 Nov 2012 288,721 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 288,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 269,257 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 269,257 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N536 CDP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 N536 CDP, 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 N536 CDP registered?

N536 CDP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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