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A714 CBL

1984 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA714 CBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 88,912 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,354 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 81,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 77,458 miles

corrosion front & rear inner wheel arches

corrosion: front inner wings, front wishbone mounts, front suspension mountings, front & rear floors

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2009 75,731 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery tray corroded

front lower valance corroded

offside front suspension arm mount corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2009 75,716 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

.n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 75,499 miles

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

low reading from n/s park brake

Fail 9 Mar 2007 75,358 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

indicator switch faulty

Pass 9 Mar 2007 75,358 miles

indicator switch faulty

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,902 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 74,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A714 CBL is a 1984 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 129,442 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 A714 CBL, 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 42 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A714 CBL registered?

A714 CBL is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 5 April 1984.

Is A714 CBL safe to buy?

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