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B761 EBL

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB761 EBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 82,516 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,281 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,417 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 77,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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B761 EBL is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B761 EBL, 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 B761 EBL registered?

B761 EBL is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B761 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B761 EBL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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