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N781 LDX

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,842 mi
Last recorded114,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 LDX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2014 114,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,756 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Possible leak offside rear caliper

Slight brake bind offside front.

Fail 27 Jun 2013 113,756 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Possible leak offside rear caliper

Slight brake bind offside front.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 111,800 miles

rear discs pitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 111,798 miles

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 107,106 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 106,687 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 102,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,061 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 93,636 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 85,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 78,416 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

sun visor creeps down.

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
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N781 LDX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N781 LDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N781 LDX registered?

N781 LDX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N781 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N781 LDX shows 12 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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