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C109 STF

1986 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,137 mi
Last recorded142,137 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Saab 900 I130,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC109 STF
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2007 142,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

bonnet safety catch siezed

dampness around steering rack no leaks at time of test

fibreglass on o/s sill area within prescribed area but not certain if corrosion present

Pass 13 Sep 2006 129,858 miles

front X member badly corroded. †general under body corrosion. †n/s rear tyre close to legal limit. †power steering leaking slightly. †handbrake just holding.

Fail 13 Sep 2006 129,858 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front X member badly corroded. †general under body corrosion. †n/s rear tyre close to legal limit. †power steering leaking slightly. †handbrake just holding.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 129,023 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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C109 STF is a 1986 Saab 900 I 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 1986 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 130,916 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C109 STF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C109 STF registered?

C109 STF is a 1986 Saab 900 I, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is C109 STF safe to buy?

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