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N437 HRV

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,179 mi
Last recorded131,179 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN437 HRV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 131,179 miles

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

offside front tyre inner sidewall has slight deterioration

Fail 17 Mar 2010 131,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

offside front tyre inner sidewall has slight deterioration

Pass 16 Mar 2009 126,638 miles

front anti roll bar d bushes starting to split

rear axle rusty

rear torsion bar rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2008 123,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 120,581 miles

Head gasket oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack, n/s

Fail 15 Mar 2007 120,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Head gasket oil leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in steering rack, o/s

Fuel filler breather pipe slit

Pass 14 Mar 2006 116,652 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N437 HRV is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N437 HRV, 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 N437 HRV registered?

N437 HRV is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N437 HRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N437 HRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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