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B470 CGO

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,571 mi
Last recorded135,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB470 CGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 135,571 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 135,571 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 131,249 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 131,249 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 127,987 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 127,987 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 126,759 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 126,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 125,634 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 125,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 124,231 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 122,805 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,895 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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B470 CGO is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 B470 CGO, 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 B470 CGO registered?

B470 CGO is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B470 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B470 CGO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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