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N597 CEG

1996 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN597 CEG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 96,394 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 92,118 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 92,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2008 90,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 90,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2007 87,265 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 83,021 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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N597 CEG is a 1996 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N597 CEG, 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 N597 CEG registered?

N597 CEG is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N597 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N597 CEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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