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N961 BKL

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,851 mi
Last recorded131,851 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN961 BKL
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 131,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light does not illumnate

Fail 16 Sep 2016 131,850 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 131,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 130,937 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 130,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 130,078 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 113,186 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,099 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2005 77,176 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cde?

Based on 12,249 MOT tests across 2,055 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
4,460
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,055
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 696
constant velocity joint gaiter split 619
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 615
parking brake recording little or no effort 465
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 437
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N961 BKL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cde models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 125,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cde fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 696 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N961 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cde typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cde is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N961 BKL registered?

N961 BKL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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