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N196 YTO

1996 Saab 9000 Cs

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,396 mi
Last recorded151,396 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cs126,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 YTO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cs
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 151,396 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 151,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 149,618 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 149,618 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 147,196 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 147,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 143,786 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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N196 YTO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N196 YTO, 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 N196 YTO registered?

N196 YTO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cs, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N196 YTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 YTO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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