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N163 BNU

1996 Saab 9000 Aero

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Aero145,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 BNU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 154,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 150,310 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 141,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise only o/s/f headlamp holed.

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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N163 BNU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 145,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N163 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N163 BNU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 29 January 1996.

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