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N900 OTB

1996 Saab 9000

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,796 mi
Last recorded204,796 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 OTB
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 204,796 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 204,772 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 204,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 205,196 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 203,057 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 201,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 200,776 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 199,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 197,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 196,272 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 194,801 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 194,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 189,697 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 189,095 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight corrsion nearside rear shock absorber

Fail 12 Oct 2006 183,651 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 183,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 176,432 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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N900 OTB is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N900 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N900 OTB?

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What year was N900 OTB registered?

N900 OTB is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 3 January 1996.

Is N900 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N900 OTB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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