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B185 XYH

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,465 mi
Last recorded112,465 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 XYH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 112,465 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers door stiff adjustment required

major engine oil leaks

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 May 2009 112,464 miles

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

major engine oil leaks

near side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jun 2008 110,933 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 110,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 2 Jan 2008 110,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 109,652 miles

off side front running light bulb not working

Fail 16 Jan 2007 109,652 miles

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 109,620 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 107,935 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 107,935 miles

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

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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B185 XYH is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B185 XYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B185 XYH registered?

B185 XYH is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1985.

Is B185 XYH safe to buy?

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