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N556 MGO

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

313,734 mi
Last recorded313,734 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 MGO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 313,734 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DETERIORATED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 313,733 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TIE BAR MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central Front EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DETERIORATED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt TWISTED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 298,753 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR /ANTI ROLL BAR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 298,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive TIE BAR /ANTI ROLL BAR AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 281,264 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBER MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 254,570 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 234,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 234,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 213,061 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 189,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush contaminated with oil (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 189,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush contaminated with oil (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 168,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 167,421 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 167,420 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 164,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2011 158,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 158,533 miles

Oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s wiper rubber split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 151,848 miles

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)

handbrake travel possible adjust

Pass 25 Aug 2009 143,581 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

Fail 21 Aug 2009 143,571 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

handbrake has some reserve travel but could be adjusted

Pass 19 Aug 2008 132,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 120,049 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 104,477 miles

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

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

slight interaction between rear window demister and rear fog lamp, not when tested correctly

Pass 14 Mar 2006 102,545 miles

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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N556 MGO is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N556 MGO, 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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N556 MGO is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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