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N972 PGD

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,124 mi
Last recorded110,124 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 PGD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 110,124 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 110,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2009 105,661 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2009 105,650 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Aug 2008 94,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 92,204 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 92,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 91,754 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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N972 PGD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N972 PGD, 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 N972 PGD registered?

N972 PGD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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