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N538 PYL

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN538 PYL
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2006 110,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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N538 PYL is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N538 PYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N538 PYL registered?

N538 PYL is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 18 July 1996.

Is N538 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N538 PYL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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