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N676 AMS

1996 Saab 9000 Aero

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,789 mi
Last recorded151,789 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Aero145,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 AMS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 151,789 miles

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

corosion on both front wings

Fail 21 Aug 2014 151,789 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corosion on both front wings

Pass 31 Aug 2013 149,269 miles

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 147,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 147,172 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 147,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,724 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 142,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 137,646 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 137,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 130,428 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 130,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 124,152 miles

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

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

bulb inop in high level stop light

rear exhaust mounting perished

Fail 11 Jul 2006 124,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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)

bulb inop in high level stop light

rear exhaust mounting rubber perished

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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N676 AMS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N676 AMS, 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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N676 AMS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N676 AMS safe to buy?

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