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B177 XYR

1985 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,537 mi
Last recorded98,537 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB177 XYR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 94,096 miles

Nearside Rear outer/inner lower quarter panel/wheelarch corroded but outside of a prescribed area

Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,096 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear outer/inner lower quarter panel/wheelarch corroded but outside of a prescribed area

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,947 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 93,937 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,473 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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B177 XYR is a 1985 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B177 XYR, 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 B177 XYR registered?

B177 XYR is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B177 XYR safe to buy?

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