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B715 JRX

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB715 JRX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 138,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,923 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,581 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 124,129 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 124,129 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 115,932 miles

chips in screen

heavy engine oil leak

long handbrake travel

Pass 14 Aug 2007 104,911 miles

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 104,636 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 104,634 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 8 Aug 2005 104,010 miles

N/S/Fbrake disc distorted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2005 104,010 miles

N/S/Fbrake disc distorted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B715 JRX is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B715 JRX, 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 B715 JRX registered?

B715 JRX is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 3 May 1985.

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