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B263 YHX

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

259,171 mi
Last recorded259,171 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB263 YHX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 259,171 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 244,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2006 244,663 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2005 233,321 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 233,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B263 YHX is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red 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 B263 YHX, 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 B263 YHX registered?

B263 YHX is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 23 April 1985.

Is B263 YHX safe to buy?

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