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B686 XEV

1984 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,682 mi
Last recorded230,682 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB686 XEV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 230,682 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 229,966 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 226,765 miles

Both rear brake flex hoses ferrules corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2007 226,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 226,765 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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B686 XEV is a 1984 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 129,442 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 B686 XEV, 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 42 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B686 XEV registered?

B686 XEV is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 6 September 1984.

Is B686 XEV safe to buy?

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