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N438 LGT

1996 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

204,234 mi
Last recorded204,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 LGT
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 204,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 193,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 192,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and pearished but no cords exposed

Fail 26 Jun 2013 192,306 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and pearished but no cords exposed

Pass 19 Jun 2012 184,103 miles

offside rear tyre split & perrished on outer side wall

Fail 19 Jun 2012 184,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre split & perrished on outer side wall

Pass 7 Jun 2011 173,884 miles

o/s/r tyre split & perrished on side wall

washer jets leaking from inside bonnet

Fail 3 Jun 2011 173,876 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre split & perrished on side wall

washer jets leaking from inside bonnet

Pass 25 Jun 2010 169,960 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 169,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 157,922 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 157,920 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 147,428 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 136,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 126,069 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 125,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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N438 LGT is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N438 LGT, 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 N438 LGT registered?

N438 LGT is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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