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B866 PVU

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,984 mi
Last recorded96,984 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB866 PVU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,984 miles

battery insecure

centre exhaust clamp missing

chips in windscreen

exhaust blow rear joint

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 96,984 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

battery insecure

centre exhaust clamp missing

chips in windscreen

exhaust blow rear joint

handbrake travel

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 96,984 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

1 of a pair ns rear sidelights not working

Both Front and Os Rear lamp lenses slightly damaged

Front brake hose steel collars corroding

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nsr tyre perishing

Osf Tyre close to legal limit and perishing

Sign of engine oil leaks

Sign of fluid around power steering pump, rack & feed pipes

Slight leak rear exhaust joint

Stone chips in windscreen zone A & B

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Pass 8 Apr 2006 96,984 miles

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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B866 PVU 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 50%.

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 B866 PVU, 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 B866 PVU registered?

B866 PVU is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B866 PVU safe to buy?

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