MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,625 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI Auto?
Based on 517 MOT tests across 134 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N397 VNE is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 111,499 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N397 VNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N397 VNE registered?
N397 VNE is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI Auto, first registered on 21 January 1996.
Is N397 VNE safe to buy?
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