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B537 TEX

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

236,562 mi
Last recorded236,562 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB537 TEX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 236,562 miles

slight corrosion various places under vehicle

various welding jobs been done and painted over ok at time of test

Fail 8 May 2008 236,539 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight brake inbalance

slight corrosion various places under vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2007 231,796 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 231,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 225,560 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 225,270 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

metal ferrules on both rear flex hoses starting to deteriorate

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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B537 TEX is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B537 TEX, 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 B537 TEX registered?

B537 TEX is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 8 February 1985.

Is B537 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B537 TEX shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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