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N22 DRM

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 DRM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 85,941 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,250 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,691 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,546 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,045 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 71,045 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,079 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 67,218 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,114 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 63,226 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 63,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 61,573 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 61,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 55,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 52,519 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 50,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 48,719 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N22 DRM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N22 DRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N22 DRM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 5 February 1996.

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