1996 Saab 9000 2.3L Petrol · N900 AER

The vehicle holds a current valid MOT certificate, having passed on 17 May 2023 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend is stable but unverified, as this single clean pass is the only data point available, and it is now over three years old. The absence of any advisory items on the most recent test suggests the car presented well at that time, but it does not confirm the condition of the vehicle today. The recorded mileage of 167,259 miles matches the figure from the May 2023 test, indicating the vehicle has not been driven since that inspection. For a 1996 Saab 9000, this equates to roughly 5,575 miles per year, which is low for its age. This pattern suggests light, intermittent use rather than regular commuting, and the substantial gap since the last MOT raises the possibility that the car has been standing for a prolonged period. With no recurring faults or structural advisories in the history, the mechanical record is clean, but it offers little insight into current wear. A buyer should inspect the underside for corrosion, particularly around sills, floor pans, and suspension mounting points, which are common concerns on a vehicle of this age. Suspension bushes and brake calipers are also worth close attention, as binding calipers and perished rubber components are typical after long periods of inactivity. Tyres, hoses, and the cooling system should be checked carefully, as age rather than mileage will have degraded these items.