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B130 EFL

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

102,714 mi
Last recorded102,714 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB130 EFL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 102,714 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 102,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

BOTH REAR WHEEL TRIMS MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT BOTTOM OF PLATE

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER RIM OF WHEEL

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

Pass 15 Dec 2008 97,832 miles

BOTH REAR HUB CAPS MISSING

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AT BOTTOM CORNER

NEARSIDE FRONT HUB CAP MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHT BLOW ON EACH END OF SILENCER

Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,491 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 94,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 89,554 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 89,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1/rear pads getting low †2/front shocks mounts worn

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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B130 EFL is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 131,601 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 B130 EFL, 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 41 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B130 EFL is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1985.

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