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H68 AAB

1996 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

218,847 mi
Last recorded218,847 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH68 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 218,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 213,733 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 213,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 2 broken 2 perished (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 210,292 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective mount rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 210,292 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective mount rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 207,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 206,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 206,292 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 205,921 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 204,680 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 203,274 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 199,626 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 9 May 2013 188,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 170,888 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 157,139 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 143,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 129,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 114,329 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 114,329 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 101,383 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 89,912 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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H68 AAB is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H68 AAB, 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

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What year was H68 AAB registered?

H68 AAB is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is H68 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H68 AAB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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