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N320 YJM

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

132,375 mi
Last recorded132,375 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 YJM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 132,375 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 126,994 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 126,994 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 125,009 miles

steering rack damp

steering resvoir pipes damp

Fail 31 Mar 2011 125,007 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering rack damp

steering resvoir pipes damp

Pass 5 Feb 2010 120,775 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge tyre deph 2mm plus bad cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus depth 2mm

Fail 4 Feb 2010 120,762 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge tyre deph 2mm plus bad cut in side wall

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge plus depth 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2009 11,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 116,605 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,268 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 109,268 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2006 104,676 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 104,660 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 99,064 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 99,064 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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N320 YJM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N320 YJM, 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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N320 YJM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 21 February 1996.

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