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N986 SFX

1996 Saab 9000 Cd

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,654 mi
Last recorded132,654 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cd107,298 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN986 SFX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cd
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 132,654 miles

(centre exhaust rubber split)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 132,544 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

(centre exhaust rubber split)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 126,336 miles

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight movement

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre perishing/poor condition

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 10 May 2013 126,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both headlamps poor light output and beam image

Both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes slight movement

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Nearside front tyre perishing/poor condition

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside front tyre uneven wear

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 May 2012 123,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated/corroded

nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracked

Pass 17 May 2011 117,681 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

play to top of steering column (adjustable type)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2010 112,581 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 112,575 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 108,700 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 108,700 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 103,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

aux. drive belt in poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 14 May 2008 103,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

aux. drive belt in poor condition

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 15 May 2007 97,561 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 97,561 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 89,020 miles

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

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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N986 SFX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N986 SFX, 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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What year was N986 SFX registered?

N986 SFX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cd, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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