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C101 CBA

1986 Saab 9000

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,485 mi
Last recorded111,485 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1986 Saab 9000106,298 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 CBA
MakeSaab
Model9000
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,485 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,537 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 107,453 miles

nail in offside front tyre and approaching legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2013 106,298 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 106,298 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 104,868 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 104,868 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 102,511 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 101,266 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 98,828 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 96,635 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 95,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 92,861 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 92,855 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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C101 CBA is a 1986 Saab 9000 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C101 CBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C101 CBA registered?

C101 CBA is a 1986 Saab 9000, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is C101 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C101 CBA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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