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N163 TAA

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Beige Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,675 mi
Last recorded123,675 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 TAA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2012 123,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 123,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 118,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 118,605 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 113,565 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 113,565 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,514 miles

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

Vacuum hose split

Pass 23 Jan 2006 101,140 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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N163 TAA is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Beige 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 N163 TAA, 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 N163 TAA registered?

N163 TAA is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N163 TAA safe to buy?

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