MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,878 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?
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N981 BKL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 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 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N981 BKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N981 BKL registered?
N981 BKL is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 4 April 1996.
Is N981 BKL safe to buy?
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