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N156 DSN

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,246 mi
Last recorded155,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2005
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN156 DSN
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2005 155,246 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 155,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake high

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in steering o/s

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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N156 DSN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N156 DSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N156 DSN registered?

N156 DSN is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N156 DSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N156 DSN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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