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N971 FFS

1996 Saab 9000 Cde

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,355 mi
Last recorded113,355 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cde125,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN971 FFS
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cde
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 113,355 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 113,269 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

tyre wall cracking on r/o/s

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on dash

Fail 29 Jul 2009 103,915 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

air bag lamp on dash

Pass 31 Jul 2008 102,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 99,540 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 99,540 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 96,561 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 10 Jul 2006 96,561 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 21 Jul 2005 93,137 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 93,137 miles

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

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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N971 FFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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 N971 FFS, 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 N971 FFS registered?

N971 FFS is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cde, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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