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A86 BRD

1984 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

72,546 mi
Last recorded72,546 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA86 BRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,546 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 72,115 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 72,113 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2022 71,496 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 70,736 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 70,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 66,861 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks

Offside Front brake bind

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 64,555 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear limit indicators

all tyres some age related cracking

Fail 31 May 2017 64,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Indicator switch faulty on offside operation (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre close to wear limit indicators

all tyres some age related cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,127 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 62,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to assess C/O content (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not functioning correctly when side lamps on (1.2.1f)

all tyres show signs of age related cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 59,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 55,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,865 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,292 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,223 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 50,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,957 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 48,956 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2010 46,614 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 46,614 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 43,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2009 43,517 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2008 39,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f brakr caliper slighty damp

Fail 12 May 2008 39,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f brakr caliper slighty damp

Fail 2 May 2007 34,455 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 34,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,351 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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A86 BRD is a 1984 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A86 BRD, 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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A86 BRD is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 2 April 1984.

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