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N118 ATF

1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,402 mi
Last recorded143,402 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto111,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 ATF
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI Auto
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 143,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 143,402 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 136,857 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 136,857 miles

Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 131,244 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 131,244 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI Auto?

Based on 517 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
6,784
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
134
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 27
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27
position lamp(s) not working 24
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N118 ATF is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 111,499 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N118 ATF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N118 ATF registered?

N118 ATF is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N118 ATF safe to buy?

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