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N879 LAM

1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,063 mi
Last recorded151,063 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo129,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN879 LAM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs Turbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 151,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 141,031 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc's and pads look worn

Pass 26 Apr 2006 130,940 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 130,940 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cs Turbo?

Based on 1,472 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
6,749
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 111
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 83
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 62
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N879 LAM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 129,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cs Turbo fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N879 LAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cs Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cs Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N879 LAM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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