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B77 VKM

1985 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,989 mi
Last recorded70,989 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB77 VKM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 70,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 70,989 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,843 miles

Oil leak ()

both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both front and offside rear shocks heavily corroded

brake servo corroded

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arch corroded

power steering pipes and pump damp

Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch rear of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch by top shock mount (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

both front and both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

both front shocks heavily corroded

brake servo corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,450 miles

Boot floor corroded outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Front floor pan corroded outside of any prescribed areas

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded - not considered structurally integral

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear upper shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,441 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Boot floor corroded outside of prescribed areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (7.1.2)

Front floor pan corroded outside of any prescribed areas

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded - not considered structurally integral

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear upper shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 69,799 miles

All front suspension corroding

Both rear springs corroding

Rear axle corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails towards the front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner wing towards the rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 69,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner / outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from around steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Both rear lamp lens clusters showing white light to the rear (1.1.A.3e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner / outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

All front suspension corroding

Both rear springs corroding

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear axle corroding

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis rails towards the front (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside rear inner wing towards the rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 68,730 miles

Both reversing light lenses deteriorating

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 68,730 miles

Both reversing light lenses deteriorating

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,502 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 67,502 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,388 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 66,360 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2012 65,393 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,245 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,245 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,115 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,017 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,725 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,001 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 57,075 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 57,075 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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B77 VKM is a 1985 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B77 VKM, 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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B77 VKM is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 22 January 1985.

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