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N528 ESG

1996 Saab 9000 CDI

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,539 mi
Last recorded59,539 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI98,831 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 ESG
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2008 59,539 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 59,539 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 52,964 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear brake hoses ferrules corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2005 48,633 miles

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

rear anti roll bar mount bushes worn slightly

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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N528 ESG is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N528 ESG, 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 N528 ESG registered?

N528 ESG is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N528 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 ESG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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