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N602 MGO

1996 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,899 mi
Last recorded144,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN602 MGO
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 144,899 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 144,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 135,499 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 135,499 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 116,439 miles

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,217 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in offside end of steering rack

Pass 23 Dec 2014 98,100 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 98,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,425 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 85,424 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlamp level adjustment not working

Pass 22 Aug 2012 85,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,302 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 85,010 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 82,363 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,669 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2009 78,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 75,234 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 75,206 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 72,077 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 72,077 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 69,685 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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N602 MGO is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N602 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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What year was N602 MGO registered?

N602 MGO is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 24 June 1996.

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