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N962 FFS

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,312 mi
Last recorded113,312 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN962 FFS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 113,312 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 113,312 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2014 110,472 miles

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2013 107,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 May 2013 107,066 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,359 miles

front pads low

Fail 30 Apr 2012 10,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2011 99,029 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 99,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 95,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 91,312 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 81,522 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 81,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s head light starting to loose its beam pattern

Pass 11 May 2006 78,531 miles

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

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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N962 FFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N962 FFS, 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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N962 FFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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