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B422 HAN

1985 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

142,365 mi
Last recorded142,365 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB422 HAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 142,365 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 142,348 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,918 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,050 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2019 123,040 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

battery warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2018 116,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

battery warning light on

Pass 19 Oct 2017 106,538 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,520 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 100,520 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 96,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 91,089 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,672 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 90,663 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

advise corrosion on top rear brake pipe flexis

advise engine oil leaks

advise n/s/f tyre getting worn on the outer edge

strong advise corrosion o/s/f floor not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,807 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 89,807 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 89,335 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2010 89,335 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,922 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2008 88,193 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,767 miles

both rear tyres perished on inner outer walls

Pass 10 Oct 2006 86,947 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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B422 HAN is a 1985 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 B422 HAN, 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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B422 HAN is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 14 January 1985.

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