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B286 ENH

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

107,745 mi
Last recorded107,745 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB286 ENH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 107,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 107,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 107,714 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 107,051 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 107,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKED DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKED DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKED DOWN TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 107,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 107,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 106,873 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD EDGES AND BETWEEN TREAD GROOVES

Fail 21 Sep 2018 106,873 miles

ALL TYRES STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD EDGES AND BETWEEN TREAD GROOVES

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 106,332 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 106,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,968 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 104,968 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 104,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 104,233 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 104,233 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,966 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,966 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 103,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 103,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 103,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 103,352 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 102,919 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 102,919 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 102,262 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 102,073 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 102,073 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,592 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 101,592 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 98,357 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 98,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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B286 ENH is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 B286 ENH, 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 B286 ENH registered?

B286 ENH is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 12 February 1985.

Is B286 ENH safe to buy?

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