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N953 VEW

1996 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,937 mi
Last recorded140,937 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000147,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 VEW
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 140,934 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 136,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 132,881 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 132,876 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 129,058 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 125,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 119,247 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 113,996 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 109,386 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 102,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,319 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 92,972 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 89,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,872 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 84,516 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,516 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 80,106 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,324 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 55,299 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyrehas cracks in sidewall

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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N953 VEW is a 1996 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N953 VEW, 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.

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What year was N953 VEW registered?

N953 VEW is a 1996 Saab 9000, first registered on 18 May 1996.

Is N953 VEW safe to buy?

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