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H257 CNB

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,391 mi
Last recorded169,391 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH257 CNB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 169,391 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 169,374 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 164,759 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 164,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside handbrake low on effort

Pass 7 Apr 2010 151,032 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 193,369 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 193,348 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 181,805 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 181,796 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 252,435 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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H257 CNB is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 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 H257 CNB, 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 36 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 H257 CNB registered?

H257 CNB is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 14 November 1990.

Is H257 CNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for H257 CNB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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