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N620 UFL

1996 Saab 9000 Aero

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,502 mi
Last recorded173,502 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Aero145,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN620 UFL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 173,502 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 173,483 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 167,793 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 164,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 163,399 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 162,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 162,661 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2021 161,886 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 160,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 159,203 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 156,452 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 153,125 miles

Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,054 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,270 miles

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

CO close to limmit

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 143,402 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 143,402 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 140,015 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 139,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 137,698 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 134,687 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 134,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise that pne of the exhaust rubbers at the front is split

advise that the handbrake travel is high

Pass 25 Mar 2010 127,799 miles

Centre exhaust rubber deteriorated

Fuel tank jubilee clips lose

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 127,056 miles

no oil preasure warning light

o/s headlamp wiper slightly affecting beam pattern

poss air leak engine area

Fail 26 Mar 2009 127,049 miles

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

no oil preasure warning light

o/s headlamp wiper slightly affecting beam pattern

poss air leak engine area

Pass 18 Feb 2008 125,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 125,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 122,065 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 117,026 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Aero?

Based on 954 MOT tests across 150 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
6,159
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 35
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N620 UFL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 145,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Aero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N620 UFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N620 UFL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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