MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
299,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
metal brake pipes corroded
oil leaks
slight blow front exhaust flexi
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
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
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
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
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
centre and rear exhaust rubbers split
movement in steering column
possible power steering fluid leak from hose
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N278 ARD registered?
N278 ARD is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 10 July 1996.
Is N278 ARD safe to buy?
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