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N257 AKP

1996 Saab 9000 CDI

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,256 mi
Last recorded194,256 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 CDI98,831 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 AKP
MakeSaab
Model9000 CDI
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2006 194,256 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 194,256 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 187,090 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 187,090 miles

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.

59.4%
Pass Rate
5,635
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
constant velocity joint gaiter split 35
parking brake recording little or no effort 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31
position lamp(s) not working 27
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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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