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B195 DWE

1984 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,272 mi
Last recorded119,272 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB195 DWE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 119,272 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 119,269 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 117,739 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 117,736 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member holed and weak by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,474 miles

Reverse light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2021 115,485 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 115,483 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective O -Ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,501 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 113,679 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,590 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 112,590 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,280 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 109,805 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides also slightly corroded in ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2016 109,805 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides also slightly corroded in ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 108,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 107,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 105,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 103,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,365 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,620 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,620 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 95,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,850 miles

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

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

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

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 24 Jul 2006 80,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 77,327 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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B195 DWE is a 1984 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 B195 DWE, 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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B195 DWE is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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