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H291 CNB

1991 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,330 mi
Last recorded130,330 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH291 CNB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 130,330 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 128,700 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 128,698 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2019 126,679 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,811 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 123,779 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,534 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 122,533 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 121,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 120,098 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 117,743 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 117,742 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 113,805 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 113,804 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 111,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 111,489 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 110,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 110,361 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 104,957 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 104,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 100,525 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 97,797 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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H291 CNB is a 1991 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 H291 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H291 CNB is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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