CarVerify

Free Car Check

B374 VKX

1984 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

239,623 mi
Last recorded239,623 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB374 VKX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 239,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 237,968 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 235,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 231,907 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 231,828 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering shock absorber mount had corroded and the shock has gone through the structure (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 228,762 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 228,762 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 225,848 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 222,999 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 220,235 miles

Front Cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle has multible spots of corrotion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 220,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Cross member badly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle has multible spots of corrotion

Pass 4 Apr 2013 217,529 miles

20 spots of corrotion

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

n s front cv boot leaking grease

Fail 27 Mar 2013 217,485 miles

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

20 spots of corrotion

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

n s front cv boot leaking grease

Pass 10 Apr 2012 214,849 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 214,836 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 213,769 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 213,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 210,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 206,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 202,527 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 199,141 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 196,539 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B374 VKX is a 1984 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B374 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B374 VKX?

You can check the full history of B374 VKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B374 VKX registered?

B374 VKX is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 20 August 1984.

Is B374 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B374 VKX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B374 VKX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B374 VKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.