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CNO 7X

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,973 mi
Last recorded132,973 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNO 7X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 132,973 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 132,944 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 132,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material paint underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 132,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material paint underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 132,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 132,925 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 132,925 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 132,907 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 132,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 132,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 132,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 132,271 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 131,746 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 131,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 130,782 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 130,444 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 130,210 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 130,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 130,061 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 130,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 130,037 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 130,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 129,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 129,835 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 129,678 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside brake flexi hoses ferrules croaded close to the limit

Pass 15 Sep 2005 129,351 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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CNO 7X is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CNO 7X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CNO 7X registered?

CNO 7X is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 22 November 1988.

Is CNO 7X safe to buy?

The MOT history for CNO 7X shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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