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N282 VPH

1996 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

241,732 mi
Last recorded241,732 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 VPH
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 241,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 236,755 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 236,751 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 231,569 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 231,569 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 225,997 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 225,995 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 218,102 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 218,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 203,393 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 203,205 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 194,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 194,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 180,581 miles

Handbrake travel getting high

Nearside handbrake low effort

Fail 18 Oct 2009 180,468 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 172,236 miles

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

plastic over sills fitted

slight hand brake travel

Fail 3 Oct 2008 172,236 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 161,089 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2007 160,948 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 149,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 149,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2005 139,089 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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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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