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C188 XAH

1985 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,178 mi
Last recorded83,178 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 XAH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,140 miles

Steering component has slight seepage from a component

Pass 19 Jun 2020 82,992 miles

steering rack is slightly damp but not leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2019 81,246 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm inner mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 78,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm inner mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,549 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Fail 3 Dec 2015 74,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,092 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,092 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,482 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 59,482 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,820 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 53,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,358 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,993 miles

The Near side front Handbrake effort is low.

the front section of the exhaust is corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,806 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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C188 XAH is a 1985 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C188 XAH, 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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What year was C188 XAH registered?

C188 XAH is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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