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N125 CNB

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN125 CNB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear floor pan corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2020 91,522 miles

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

floor pan slightly corroded

n\s\f wing mirror casing damaged, not likely to cause injury

Fail 31 Mar 2020 91,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

floor pan slightly corroded

n\s\f wing mirror casing damaged, not likely to cause injury

Pass 18 Mar 2019 80,179 miles

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

floor slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2019 80,166 miles

Emissions not tested major leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section and rear section by back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

floor slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,304 miles

Centre stop lamp has a bulb not working

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 59,815 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small Exhaust Blow

Fail 14 Mar 2016 50,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Small Exhaust Blow

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,602 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 49,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,670 miles

all brake pipe furrels corroding

both front indicators starting to show white light

front discs lipped

front springs corroding

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

n/s/r brake pipe surface corrosion

nail in n/s/f tyre

one bulb in high level not working

rear coil springs corroding

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,087 miles

all flexi pipe furrels corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

front indicators starting to show white light

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f coil spring corroding

one bulb in high level not working

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,204 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear flexy pipe ends corroding

could not adjust drivers seat

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

high level stop lamp has one bulb out

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,198 miles

front indicators show white light

Pass 17 Mar 2010 44,040 miles

front indicators showing white light

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 18 Mar 2009 42,204 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front indicators show white light

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,204 miles

front indicators show white light

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit on edges

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,248 miles

cracking to rear tyres

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r sidelight n/w

Pass 21 Mar 2007 37,971 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front indicators show white light

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2007 37,971 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

front indicators show white light

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,073 miles

cracking to rear tyres

front indicators show some white light

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

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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N125 CNB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N125 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 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N125 CNB registered?

N125 CNB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N125 CNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N125 CNB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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