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B600 BGT

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,163 mi
Last recorded171,163 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB600 BGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 171,163 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear signs of corrosion

exhaust missing rubber support

showing signs of corrosion around the car

signs of oil residue around engine

Fail 10 Oct 2018 171,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear signs of corrosion

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust missing rubber support

showing signs of corrosion around the car

signs of oil residue around engine

Fail 29 Sep 2018 171,163 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear signs of corrosion

exhaust missing rubber support

showing signs of corrosion around the car

signs of oil residue around engine

Pass 18 Jul 2017 170,753 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 170,302 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 170,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 169,590 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 169,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 168,158 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 167,356 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 167,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2010 165,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 163,457 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 158,952 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 158,900 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 153,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside hendbrake hasd slightly low efficiency

Pass 6 Jul 2006 147,724 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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B600 BGT is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 B600 BGT, 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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B600 BGT is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 7 January 1985.

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