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N829 EAR

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Green Petrol 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,775 mi
Last recorded78,775 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 EAR
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 78,775 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 78,032 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 77,976 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive DRIPS ONTO REAR MANIFOLD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 77,878 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 70,987 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center power steering component has slight seepage from a component

Fail 13 May 2015 64,188 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 64,188 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,591 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,695 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 56,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 53,432 miles

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 46,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 46,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 44,757 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 44,757 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 43,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,085 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cd?

Based on 14,935 MOT tests across 2,729 vehicles.

65.1%
Pass Rate
4,366
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
2,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 902
constant velocity joint gaiter split 788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 771
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 525
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 520
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N829 EAR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Green with a 2,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cd models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 107,298 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cd fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 902 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N829 EAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cd typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N829 EAR is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 31 March 1996.

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