MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,262 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front sill at jacking point corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear both sides behind rear wheels lower bumper mounting areas corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion at each side of rear bumper
tow bar socket insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion on nearside front wing (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported and tail pipe missing (7.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion at each side of rear bumper
tow bar socket insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leak from engine
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000?
Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N494 MWV is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 N494 MWV, 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 N494 MWV registered?
N494 MWV is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 2 January 1996.
Is N494 MWV safe to buy?
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