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B659 XDV

1985 Saab 900 I

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,450 mi
Last recorded146,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Saab 900 I147,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB659 XDV
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2007 146,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2007 146,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 141,092 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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B659 XDV is a 1985 Saab 900 I in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.0% with a typical mileage of 147,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B659 XDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B659 XDV registered?

B659 XDV is a 1985 Saab 900 I, first registered on 16 February 1985.

Is B659 XDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B659 XDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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