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B8 CWC

1986 Saab 9000

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

158,018 mi
Last recorded158,018 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Saab 9000106,298 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 CWC
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2005 158,018 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9000?

Based on 22,372 MOT tests across 3,962 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
3,917
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
3,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,336
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,090
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 903
parking brake recording little or no effort 875
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
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B8 CWC is a 1986 Saab 9000 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1986 Saab 9000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 106,298 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 9000 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,336 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 CWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9000 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 40 years old, this Saab 9000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B8 CWC registered?

B8 CWC is a 1986 Saab 9000, first registered on 23 April 1986.

Is B8 CWC safe to buy?

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