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B276 VPO

1985 Saab 900

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,547 mi
Last recorded33,547 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB276 VPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 33,547 miles

Moisture around steering rack

Oil residue around engine and gearbox

Pass 25 Apr 2024 33,344 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,089 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 32,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 32,585 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 32,437 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,571 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wall rubbing on spring when raised (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hitting tyre on lock to lock (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on spring when raised (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 29,257 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 29,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B276 VPO is a 1985 Saab 900 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B276 VPO, 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 B276 VPO registered?

B276 VPO is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 12 February 1985.

Is B276 VPO safe to buy?

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