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N976 UPC

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,540 mi
Last recorded150,540 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 UPC
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 150,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 143,884 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside handbrake low effort made

rubber exhaust mountings deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2009 135,671 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 135,671 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 127,345 miles

All flexable brake pipe ends corroded

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminated slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2008 127,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

All flexable brake pipe ends corroded

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminated slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2007 121,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 121,640 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N976 UPC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc 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 N976 UPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N976 UPC registered?

N976 UPC is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N976 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N976 UPC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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