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A6 ESW

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,755 mi
Last recorded144,755 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 ESW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 144,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 143,240 miles

lowering springs fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 May 2009 142,079 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 140,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 136,216 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 16 Dec 2005 131,439 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 131,439 miles

Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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A6 ESW is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 ESW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A6 ESW?

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What year was A6 ESW registered?

A6 ESW is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is A6 ESW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 ESW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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