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N433 YCT

1996 Saab 9000

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

268,437 mi
Last recorded268,437 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 YCT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 268,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 204,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 204,671 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 197,935 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

nearside rear tail light cracked.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 197,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

nearside rear tail light cracked.

Pass 10 Apr 2009 190,188 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 190,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 182,335 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 182,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

ADVISE CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

ADVISE FUEL FILLER PIPE TO TANK CLIP INSECURE.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK GAITOR TWISTED.

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TREAD.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 167,406 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 166,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 150,213 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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N433 YCT is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 147,422 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N433 YCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N433 YCT registered?

N433 YCT is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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