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N189 JLB

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,501 mi
Last recorded153,501 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 JLB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 153,501 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2020 148,286 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2019 143,904 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 143,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Jun 2017 138,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 138,736 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 136,172 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear X2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 134,786 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,607 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,607 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 128,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 122,341 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 May 2010 116,985 miles

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

right rear door 1/4 glass broken.

Pass 23 May 2008 105,909 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,999 miles

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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N189 JLB is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N189 JLB, 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.

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What year was N189 JLB registered?

N189 JLB is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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