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B237 TBA

1985 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,661 mi
Last recorded143,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB237 TBA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 143,661 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 143,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 142,740 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2007 140,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 May 2007 140,542 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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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B237 TBA is a 1985 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B237 TBA, 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 B237 TBA registered?

B237 TBA is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 January 1985.

Is B237 TBA safe to buy?

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