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B610 BGT

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,715 mi
Last recorded155,715 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB610 BGT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 155,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough Steering stiff on extreme RH lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 155,712 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge badly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough Steering stiff on extreme RH lock. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 155,188 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 154,097 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 153,835 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 153,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 151,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 151,110 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2017 147,974 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Oil leak ()

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Sep 2016 146,866 miles

HANDBRAKE WEAK

Pass 8 Sep 2015 144,108 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 144,108 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 143,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,142 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 142,304 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 140,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 135,348 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 132,686 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside wiper blade torn at end

Pass 4 Sep 2008 130,221 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2008 130,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 128,650 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 125,361 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2005 121,687 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 121,687 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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B610 BGT is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 B610 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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What year was B610 BGT registered?

B610 BGT is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1985.

Is B610 BGT safe to buy?

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