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B265 DVX

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

191,310 mi
Last recorded191,310 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 DVX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 191,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

advisory oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2015 191,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at trailing arm (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported at main box (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

advisory oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2015 191,309 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil cooler insecure

Pass 18 Dec 2012 191,244 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 191,244 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 186,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

inter cooler inscure

Fail 4 Feb 2012 186,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

underseal on underneath

Pass 4 Mar 2011 182,973 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s + n/s front jacking points rusty but not holed

Fail 3 Mar 2011 182,972 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s + n/s front jacking points rusty but not holed

Pass 27 Nov 2007 181,207 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2007 181,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 175,312 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 175,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B265 DVX is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 B265 DVX, 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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B265 DVX is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 5 July 1985.

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