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N605 OFE

1996 Saab 9000 Cs I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,260 mi
Last recorded108,260 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I114,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN605 OFE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs I
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2009 108,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Fail 5 Jun 2009 108,260 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 23 May 2008 94,271 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 94,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 92,532 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 92,431 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 69,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs I?

Based on 1,191 MOT tests across 295 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
6,084
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 109
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 100
constant velocity joint gaiter split 90
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
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N605 OFE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 114,786 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 109 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N605 OFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N605 OFE registered?

N605 OFE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs I, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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