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N528 GWU

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN528 GWU
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 123,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 120,821 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,821 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,302 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 117,302 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,906 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre has slight cuts in walls

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,906 miles

n/s rear tyre has slight cuts in walls

Pass 26 Feb 2014 112,457 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,866 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,865 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 109,250 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 109,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2011 107,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,362 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 106,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 104,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,620 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 103,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 101,517 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 101,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 97,683 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N528 GWU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 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 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N528 GWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N528 GWU registered?

N528 GWU is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N528 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N528 GWU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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