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N406 GFS

1996 Saab 9000 CDI

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,767 mi
Last recorded108,767 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI98,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 GFS
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 108,767 miles

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

both rear reg plate light intermittant fault, showed ok when re tested

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,333 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 98,330 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 89,020 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?

Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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N406 GFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 98,831 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 CDI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N406 GFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 CDI typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N406 GFS registered?

N406 GFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N406 GFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N406 GFS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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