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ILZ 4616

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,952 mi
Last recorded119,952 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationILZ 4616
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2023 119,952 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 119,944 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 119,833 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 119,824 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside and nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 119,260 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 119,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,307 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 118,243 miles

Weak beam patterns from both headlights

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 110,562 miles

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

Rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and starting to crack in the treaded section of the tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,562 miles

Rear offside and nearside tyres perishing and starting to crack in the treaded section of the tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 108,103 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 108,095 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 106,264 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES, REAR ROLL BAR LINK MOUNTING BUSHES WORN

Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,511 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 100,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 100,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 98,373 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
Full Saab 9000 Cs reliability report

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ILZ 4616 is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ILZ 4616, 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 ILZ 4616 registered?

ILZ 4616 is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is ILZ 4616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ILZ 4616 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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