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N955 BMP

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

47,642 mi
Last recorded47,642 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN955 BMP
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 47,642 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,874 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,216 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 45,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,927 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 43,864 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 42,682 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 41,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,799 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 37,610 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 37,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,513 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,016 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 34,728 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,060 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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N955 BMP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N955 BMP, 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 N955 BMP registered?

N955 BMP is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N955 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N955 BMP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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