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B549 HNT

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

213,989 mi
Last recorded213,989 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB549 HNT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 213,989 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly loose

nearside headlight beam image slightly weak

nearside rear shock absorber has slight movement in the lower bush

Fail 7 Apr 2010 213,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear flexible brake hoses slightly loose

nearside headlight beam image slightly weak

Fail 23 Oct 2009 213,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in the offside end of the steering rack& pinnion

Pass 2 Oct 2008 200,109 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 200,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 187,110 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 187,109 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 176,068 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 176,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chip in front screen

corrosion to body around rear top damper mounts

n/s/f tyre getting low

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r pads low

oil leak from engine

rear brake lines corroded

slight exhaust blow connection to rear box

slight knock/play from steering rack

slight play in front lower damper mounts

strong advise side to side movement in hand brake lever

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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B549 HNT is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 B549 HNT, 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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B549 HNT is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 24 June 1985.

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