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N746 JMB

1996 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,038 mi
Last recorded156,038 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN746 JMB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,038 miles

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 156,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 151,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 143,334 miles

Offside Front top mount has slight creaking

Fail 4 Sep 2020 143,333 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front top mount has slight creaking

Pass 27 Aug 2019 140,442 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 140,436 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Aug 2018 137,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 134,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 134,910 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 128,638 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 122,534 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 118,091 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,203 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 99,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 89,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 81,892 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 76,710 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 74,172 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 71,549 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 67,605 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2005 63,996 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

slight bickle nearside rear wheel

Fail 17 May 2005 63,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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
Full Saab 9000 reliability report

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N746 JMB is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 N746 JMB, 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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N746 JMB is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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