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B430 HAN

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,650 mi
Last recorded123,650 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB430 HAN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,650 miles

hand brake reservies travel on pass at time off test

n/s parking brake efficiency low pass at time off test

slight corrosion on front panel low rad not structure area

slight spliting on rear tyres side walls

Pass 1 Feb 2008 122,241 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 122,241 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 120,653 miles

front n/s and o/s chassis corrond not structure area †slight binding of front brake

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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B430 HAN is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B430 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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What year was B430 HAN registered?

B430 HAN is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B430 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B430 HAN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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