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N795 UPA

1996 Saab 9000 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

182,182 mi
Last recorded182,182 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Aero145,771 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN795 UPA
MakeSaab
Model9000 Aero
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 182,182 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front edge wearing out

Pass 16 Mar 2011 175,701 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 175,654 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 172,045 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wing corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2010 172,037 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wing corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 168,719 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 168,718 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 165,777 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 162,000 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 156,964 miles

engine oil leaks

long hand brake travel

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corroding

slight exhaust blow from centre section

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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N795 UPA is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N795 UPA, 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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What year was N795 UPA registered?

N795 UPA is a 1996 Saab 9000 Aero, first registered on 24 February 1996.

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