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N729 KKX

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

260,670 mi
Last recorded260,670 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 KKX
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 260,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 259,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 259,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 250,222 miles

exhaust system badly correded

Fail 9 May 2012 243,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 May 2012 243,497 miles

exhaust rear slightly corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 5 May 2011 231,863 miles

centre exhaust mounts perished

front brake discs corroded slightly

nearside front suspension arm front bracket corroded slightly

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 27 May 2010 225,755 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2010 225,754 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 218,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 203,178 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 201,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 182,097 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 182,097 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N729 KKX is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black 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 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 N729 KKX, 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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N729 KKX is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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