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B144 WDV

1985 Saab 900

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 WDV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,746 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front & rear chassis rusty

front & rear suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,701 miles

front and rear chassis rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2022 92,741 miles

front and rear suspension areas and components rusty

offside front & nearside front chassis rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2021 92,138 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 91,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 91,335 miles

Power steering component leaking RACK PINION (2.1.5 (a))

FRONT AND REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

STEERING COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 25 Jun 2019 91,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,710 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,399 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 90,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 89,447 miles

radiator in poor condition.

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,255 miles

front brake discs out of shape.

Pass 16 Jul 2013 87,948 miles

coolant leak from header tank area.

radiator in poor condition.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 87,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

coolant leak from header tank area.

radiator in poor condition.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,083 miles

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2012 87,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 86,678 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,642 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,667 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 64,464 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 64,464 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,532 miles

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre side-wall cracked

Fail 6 Jun 2007 51,521 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate cracked

offside rear tyre side-wall cracking

Pass 26 May 2006 49,954 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 49,954 miles

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

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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B144 WDV is a 1985 Saab 900 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 B144 WDV, 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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What year was B144 WDV registered?

B144 WDV is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1985.

Is B144 WDV safe to buy?

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