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N278 ARD

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

299,176 mi
Last recorded299,176 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 ARD
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 299,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 298,837 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing low and bald on inner edge suggest replacement

rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 30 Nov 2012 274,192 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

oil leaks

slight blow front exhaust flexi

Pass 2 Dec 2011 253,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hold in offside indicater lens

offside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 29 Nov 2010 246,261 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 226,919 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 226,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

front registration plate cracked and discoloured

movement in steering column top bracket

Pass 9 Dec 2008 207,862 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 207,446 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front numberplate damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2007 198,033 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 191,775 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

movement in steering column

possible power steering fluid leak from hose

Pass 11 Dec 2006 191,775 miles

centre and rear exhaust rubbers split

movement in steering column

possible power steering fluid leak from hose

Pass 6 Dec 2005 181,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions/lambda level on limit

exhaust centre box rubber heavily perrished

Fail 2 Dec 2005 181,962 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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N278 ARD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 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 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N278 ARD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N278 ARD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 10 July 1996.

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