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B750 BAR

1985 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,852 mi
Last recorded154,852 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB750 BAR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 154,852 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 154,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 154,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 154,500 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 153,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2011 153,200 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 153,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 153,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 153,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

power steering fluid low

Fail 24 Jan 2008 153,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

power steering fluid low

Pass 5 Jan 2007 145,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 145,164 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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B750 BAR is a 1985 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B750 BAR, 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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B750 BAR is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B750 BAR safe to buy?

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