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C190 URY

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,974 mi
Last recorded73,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC190 URY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 73,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,342 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 73,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak overheated and coolant loss fan found not to plugged in ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse light not working only required 2009 onwards

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 72,718 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

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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C190 URY is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C190 URY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C190 URY?

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What year was C190 URY registered?

C190 URY is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 3 December 1985.

Is C190 URY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C190 URY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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