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B282 KVO

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

133,269 mi
Last recorded133,269 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB282 KVO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 133,269 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 133,261 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 133,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 130,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 130,462 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 127,059 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 127,059 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 121,671 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 121,666 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2007 121,622 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 115,466 miles

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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B282 KVO is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 B282 KVO, 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 B282 KVO registered?

B282 KVO is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 23 May 1985.

Is B282 KVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B282 KVO shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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