MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings coil spring mount /chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust front mounting rubber missing and movement at frontpipe join to turbo
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Handbrake travel high
Nearside front headlight beam image deteriorated
Oil leak
Racing pedals and steering wheel fitted
Racing seats and harnesses fitted
Rear seats and seat belts removed
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust front mounting rubber missing and movement at frontpipe join to turbo
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Handbrake travel high
Nearside front headlight beam image deteriorated
Oil leak
Racing pedals and steering wheel fitted
Racing seats and harnesses fitted
Rear seats and seat belts removed
Handbrake travel getting high
Nearside handbrake low effort
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Handbrake travel getting high
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside handbrake low effort
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
plastic over sills fitted
slight hand brake travel
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
plastic over sills fitted
slight hand brake travel
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
n/s/r brake flexi hose ferrel corroded
o/s/f outer cv boot perished
slight exhaust blow from around manifold area
slight wear in both rear anti roll bar mounts
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N282 VPH is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 N282 VPH, 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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N282 VPH is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 20 June 1996.
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