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B825 CMW

1984 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,359 mi
Last recorded175,359 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB825 CMW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 175,359 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 173,638 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine oil leak

heavy underseal coating to underside unable to inspect panels and brake pipes

Pass 21 Dec 2013 172,171 miles

full underside has a heavy underseal coating unable to fully inspect underside

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 13 Dec 2013 172,139 miles

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

full underside has a heavy underseal coating unable to fully inspect underside

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 15 Dec 2012 170,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2012 170,149 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2011 168,183 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 168,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2010 166,014 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 165,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 163,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 162,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 159,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 157,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 155,637 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 155,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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B825 CMW is a 1984 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1984 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 129,442 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 B825 CMW, 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 42 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B825 CMW registered?

B825 CMW is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 10 September 1984.

Is B825 CMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B825 CMW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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