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N291 PCU

1995 Saab 900 XS

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2008
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,511 mi
Last recorded119,511 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1995 Saab 900 XS132,968 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 PCU
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 119,511 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 119,510 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2006 109,978 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 109,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 104,170 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 104,170 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 104,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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N291 PCU is a 1995 Saab 900 XS in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 132,968 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N291 PCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 31 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N291 PCU registered?

N291 PCU is a 1995 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 5 December 1995.

Is N291 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N291 PCU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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