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N198 EKB

1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,053 mi
Last recorded78,053 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto111,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 EKB
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2008 78,053 miles

advise condensation in both head lights advise nsf wiper slight split advise hazard switch sticking advise both rear light covers damaged advise nsr seat belt stalk sticking

Pass 13 Jan 2007 73,969 miles

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 69,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N198 EKB is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N198 EKB, 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 N198 EKB registered?

N198 EKB is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N198 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N198 EKB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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