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N945 BMP

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,644 mi
Last recorded182,644 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 BMP
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 182,644 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 182,115 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 180,831 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 180,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear inner valance rusted but not structural

Pass 23 Jan 2014 179,553 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 177,626 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 177,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 174,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 171,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 165,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 160,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 154,339 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 154,339 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 147,554 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 136,072 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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N945 BMP is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N945 BMP, 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

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What year was N945 BMP registered?

N945 BMP is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N945 BMP safe to buy?

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