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B630 AJD

1985 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

96,749 mi
Last recorded96,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB630 AJD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 96,749 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 96,415 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 95,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,840 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,216 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 94,213 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 93,762 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 93,081 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 93,081 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 92,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2018 92,482 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail nuts loose on bottom of mounting (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2017 91,882 miles

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 5 May 2017 91,882 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 19 May 2016 91,167 miles

very small leak on power steering rack

Fail 18 May 2016 91,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

very small leak on power steering rack

Fail 12 May 2015 90,341 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2015 90,341 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 89,387 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 88,275 miles

engine oil leak

front stabulizer bar end bushes slight play

Pass 14 May 2012 87,064 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 87,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2011 85,560 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2011 85,560 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 84,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 84,318 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2009 83,395 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 83,395 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2008 82,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 81,541 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 80,438 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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B630 AJD is a 1985 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 B630 AJD, 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 B630 AJD registered?

B630 AJD is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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