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B285 WUU

1984 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 WUU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 54,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 54,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 54,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 54,131 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2017 54,114 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,098 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 54,084 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 53,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 53,539 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 53,538 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 53,336 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 53,335 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,234 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,057 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 52,858 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,746 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 52,726 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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B285 WUU is a 1984 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1984 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 129,442 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 B285 WUU, 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 42 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B285 WUU registered?

B285 WUU is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 9 November 1984.

Is B285 WUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B285 WUU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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