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N379 YRM

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,506 mi
Last recorded166,506 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 YRM
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 166,506 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 166,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2009 156,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 May 2009 156,017 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 May 2009 155,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2008 143,536 miles

rear antiroll bar bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 143,536 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear antiroll bar bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 130,096 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 111,363 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 111,363 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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N379 YRM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N379 YRM, 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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N379 YRM is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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