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B932 BGO

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

190,481 mi
Last recorded190,481 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB932 BGO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 190,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r tyre sidewall bulge forming. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f floor corroded by exhaust system. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside o/s/ side indicator inop

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

Rear both rear seatbelts slow to retract.

Rear reversing lights inop

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

vehicle body of poor condition.

Fail 15 Jan 2025 190,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged n/s/r tyre sidewall bulge forming. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f floor corroded by exhaust system. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside o/s/ side indicator inop

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

Rear both rear seatbelts slow to retract.

Rear reversing lights inop

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

vehicle body of poor condition.

Pass 11 Jan 2024 189,927 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated n/s dash illumination bulb inop (7.8 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f floor centre area corroded x2

Offside Rear o/s/r seatbelt operation slow to retract.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hoses poor condition / corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

roof lining of poor condition (not blocking rear view)

vehicle bodywork of poor condition.

Fail 6 Jan 2024 189,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both poor condition. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated poor condition (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated n/s dash illumination bulb inop (7.8 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f floor centre area corroded x2

Offside Rear o/s/r seatbelt operation slow to retract.

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

Offside o/s side indicator inop

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flex hoses poor condition / corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hazard warning lights inop

roof lining of poor condition (not blocking rear view)

vehicle bodywork of poor condition.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 189,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front front centre floor corroded.

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r wheel arch lower section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel arch inner rear section corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

hazard warning lights inop

Fail 30 Dec 2022 189,591 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front front centre floor corroded.

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r wheel arch lower section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel arch inner rear section corroded.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

hazard warning lights inop

Pass 30 Mar 2021 189,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 3 (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s dash illumination bulb inop

reversing lights inop.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 189,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner & outer wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner wheel arch front section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x 3 chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/f inner wheel arch front section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s dash illumination bulb inop.

Pass 17 Jan 2020 188,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch poor condition.

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

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

headlight dip switch worn

Fail 13 Jan 2020 188,883 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch poor condition.

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 188,316 miles

indicator stalk faulty operation

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch poor condition corroded

Nearside n/s dash illumination bulb inop

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 188,316 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire o/s/r by fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch poor condition corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside n/s dash illumination bulb inop

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

indicator stalk faulty operation

Pass 17 Nov 2017 187,844 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nsf, nsr, and osr tyre treads cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2016 187,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 187,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 187,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 186,896 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 186,874 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 186,874 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 186,003 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 186,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 185,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 185,956 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 185,956 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 185,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 185,929 miles

cracks and wear to nearside front tyre centre tread

cracks to nearside front upper shock absorber bush

wear to nearside rear outer edges

wear to offside front outer edges

Fail 26 Oct 2007 185,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cracks and wear to nearside front tyre centre tread

cracks to nearside front upper shock absorber bush

wear to nearside rear outer edges

wear to offside front outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2006 185,717 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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B932 BGO is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 B932 BGO, 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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B932 BGO is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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