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N945 YNV

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

229,787 mi
Last recorded229,787 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 YNV
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 229,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 226,745 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 222,945 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 219,094 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 214,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 201,456 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 191,245 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 181,273 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 167,961 miles

handbrake travel on limit.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 154,147 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 147,864 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2008 139,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 125,555 miles

some distortion of front brake discs.

some wear in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,794 miles

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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N945 YNV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N945 YNV, 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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What year was N945 YNV registered?

N945 YNV is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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