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N141 CNB

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,889 mi
Last recorded119,889 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN141 CNB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2011 119,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 119,889 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 114,843 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 114,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 111,988 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 111,988 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rub marks on left of screen

Pass 17 Mar 2008 111,982 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 111,982 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 108,476 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 99,204 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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N141 CNB is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N141 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N141 CNB registered?

N141 CNB is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N141 CNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N141 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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