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B19 SAB

1988 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 SAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 141,557 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 139,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 139,871 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2008 138,047 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre outer side wall cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 136,063 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 136,063 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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B19 SAB is a 1988 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 B19 SAB, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 SAB registered?

B19 SAB is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B19 SAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 SAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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