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N298 MBX

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,442 mi
Last recorded126,442 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 MBX
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 126,442 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 126,259 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 126,240 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 121,070 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,228 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 117,875 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 114,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 114,887 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing close to chords on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 110,385 miles

offside front tyre bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,550 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,550 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,780 miles

advise all tyres wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 81,449 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,449 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 71,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 66,460 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000 Cse?

Based on 66,427 MOT tests across 8,456 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
5,407
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
8,456
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,315
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,266
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,254
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,148
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,998
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N298 MBX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1996 Saab 9000 Cse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 129,530 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9000 Cse fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N298 MBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 Cse typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 9000 Cse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N298 MBX registered?

N298 MBX is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 7 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N298 MBX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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