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N905 DRE

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 2961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,648 mi
Last recorded170,648 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 DRE
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 170,648 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 170,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 168,976 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 168,875 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 168,875 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inners. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 168,847 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 168,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 168,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 166,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jul 2018 166,206 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both N/S and O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2013 165,979 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 165,968 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 159,005 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 158,794 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 158,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2009 158,221 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 150,847 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 139,221 miles

Both front tyre treads starting to wear on the inner edges .

Nail in offside rear tyre tread .

Nearside rear tyre tread very low/bald on the outer edge .

Slight play in offside of steering rack .

Slight signs of possible oil leak around nearside steering rack gator .

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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N905 DRE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 2,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N905 DRE, 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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N905 DRE is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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