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B707 ABW

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,747 mi
Last recorded88,747 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB707 ABW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 88,747 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 88,559 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 88,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 87,892 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 87,354 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 86,899 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 86,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,765 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,443 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,815 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 82,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,465 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 79,754 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 79,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 79,051 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 77,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B707 ABW is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B707 ABW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B707 ABW registered?

B707 ABW is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 3 May 1985.

Is B707 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B707 ABW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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