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BBZ 9000

1995 Saab 9000

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,151 mi
Last recorded189,151 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000149,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBZ 9000
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 189,151 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 189,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 185,250 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 185,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Dip beam took a few seconds to activate first time but now ok - coming on instantly.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 180,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/rear metal brake pipe touching rubber petrol pipe return hose

slightly reduced beam pattern to o/ and n/s front [headlamp covers faded]

surface corrosion of o/s/front jacking point area

Pass 27 Jan 2009 174,359 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 164,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 164,098 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 154,196 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 143,868 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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BBZ 9000 is a 1995 Saab 9000 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1995 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 149,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BBZ 9000, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 9000 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BBZ 9000 registered?

BBZ 9000 is a 1995 Saab 9000, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is BBZ 9000 safe to buy?

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