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N60 SLC

1997 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Saab 9000143,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN60 SLC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,928 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 107,778 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 107,778 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 104,377 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 99,946 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 99,946 miles

Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 95,984 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 95,984 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,725 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,550 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 83,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 79,946 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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N60 SLC is a 1997 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,219 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 N60 SLC, 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 29 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N60 SLC registered?

N60 SLC is a 1997 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is N60 SLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N60 SLC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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