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C240 HWF

1985 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,825 mi
Last recorded178,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 HWF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 178,825 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 178,824 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion at the front of the offside chassis leg

Corrosion on outer edge of near side rear wheel arch

Near side front head light lens cracked

Near side front head light on lowest limit

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 173,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 164,253 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 152,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 152,485 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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C240 HWF is a 1985 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C240 HWF, 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 C240 HWF?

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What year was C240 HWF registered?

C240 HWF is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C240 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C240 HWF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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