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C169 NJM

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,514 mi
Last recorded105,514 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 NJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 105,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 105,514 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 98,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

tail gate hinges/mounts weak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 90,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

tail gate hinges/mounts weak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 82,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 82,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 74,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 66,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 66,623 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 60,262 miles

advisories as per previous VT32

Fail 11 Aug 2007 60,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

TYREs 18565R15H n/s/f 1.0mm o/s/f 2.0mm n/s/r 6.0mm o/s/r 0.0mm spare space saver

front brakes squeeking slightly when used and close to balance limit (22%)

front lower arm inner bushes splitting both sides of car - no play at time of test, o/s/f tyre inner edge below limit (1.0mm), exhaust rear silencer rubbing on inner wing, slight blow from exhaust centre joint and from front silencer

various dents and scratches to car, both headlmaps aim on upper limits, small chips to front screen, corrosion forming in prescribed areas under bonnet, oil on lower engine, front rubber brake hoses splitting slightly both sides of car

Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,895 miles

advisory comments as per previous vt32

Fail 15 Aug 2006 53,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust front pipe corroded and blowing slightly, poor hot starting, n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge, exhaust rear silencer rubbing on body, uneven wear and flat spots to rear tyres.o/s/r tyre very close to limit, imbalance to rear brakes

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 4.0mm, o/s/f 4.5mm, n/s/r 0.00mm, o/s/r 2.0mm, 185/65/15h

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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C169 NJM is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C169 NJM, 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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C169 NJM is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 15 October 1985.

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