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N197 OVV

1995 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,296 mi
Last recorded180,296 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Saab 9000149,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 OVV
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 180,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 180,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2015 179,378 miles

Nearside Rear wheel hard too turn anti clockwise

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear under wheel arch fuel neck breather pipe split but not leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2015 179,329 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel hard too turn anti clockwise

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear under wheel arch fuel neck breather pipe split but not leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2013 178,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 175,872 miles

offside handbrake slow

Fail 26 Nov 2012 175,853 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 172,819 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 172,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 168,613 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 165,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 165,708 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 164,923 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 163,223 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 163,203 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N197 OVV is a 1995 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 N197 OVV, 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 N197 OVV registered?

N197 OVV is a 1995 Saab 9000, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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