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N697 VDA

1995 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,160 mi
Last recorded172,160 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000149,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 VDA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 172,160 miles

rear discs are worn and pitted

the rear pads are low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 172,160 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs are worn and pitted

the rear pads are low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 159,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 149,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 138,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 130,169 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 120,004 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 120,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2005 107,596 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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N697 VDA is a 1995 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 149,530 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 N697 VDA, 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 31 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N697 VDA registered?

N697 VDA is a 1995 Saab 9000, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N697 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N697 VDA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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