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N98 GNO

1996 Saab 9000 Cse

Green Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,534 mi
Last recorded79,534 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Saab 9000 Cse129,530 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 GNO
MakeSaab
Model9000 Cse
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 79,534 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to back (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,432 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 76,583 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,140 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 73,111 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 69,213 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,834 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,709 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

corrosion n/side front under bonnet

Pass 19 May 2012 57,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,113 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,141 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 33,421 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,547 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,806 miles

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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N98 GNO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse in Green with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 N98 GNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N98 GNO registered?

N98 GNO is a 1996 Saab 9000 Cse, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is N98 GNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 GNO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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