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N283 BAJ

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,517 mi
Last recorded101,517 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 BAJ
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2011 101,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 195,571 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 89,657 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 84,159 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 84,153 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,193 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 77,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,305 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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N283 BAJ is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N283 BAJ, 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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N283 BAJ is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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