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N820 GEV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,766 mi
Last recorded94,766 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN820 GEV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 94,766 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 91,483 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,375 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,345 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 91,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,336 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 91,309 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel filter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 89,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 86,218 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 86,218 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,788 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,665 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,047 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 76,807 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,271 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,479 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N820 GEV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N820 GEV, 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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N820 GEV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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