MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Saab 9000 CDI?
Based on 498 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N257 AKP is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Saab 9000 CDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 98,831 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 CDI fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 AKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9000 CDI typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 CDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N257 AKP registered?
N257 AKP is a 1996 Saab 9000 CDI, first registered on 24 January 1996.
Is N257 AKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for N257 AKP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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