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C295 HGN

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests43 (21 pass, 22 fail)
Pass rate48.8%

Mileage

234,511 mi
Last recorded234,511 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 HGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 22 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 234,511 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight Corrosion Around Driveshaft Tunnels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Of Wheel Arch/Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear Most Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both Rears (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 233,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Of Wheel Arch/Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 232,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Corroded Around Jacking Point Not Within Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Corroded In Inner Wheel Arch Area Not Within Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Wheel Arches And Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 232,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Perished

Nearside Front Corroded Around Jacking Point Not Within Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Corroded In Inner Wheel Arch Area Not Within Prescribed Area

Nearside Front Lower Door Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Wheel Arches And Boot Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 231,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower door skin rusty

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 231,175 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower door skin rusty

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 229,632 miles

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

Various signs of corrosion to underside and N/S/F floor and inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2022 229,605 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Various signs of corrosion to underside and N/S/F floor and inner sill holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2021 228,092 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 228,086 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 227,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 227,109 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 225,483 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 223,586 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 223,582 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch + floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 223,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch x2 + rear floor (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 220,940 miles

/h/f tyre tread on wear limits and r/h/f tyre tread low

rear light units deteriorated on both sides white light almost showing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 220,939 miles

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

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

/h/f tyre tread on wear limits and r/h/f tyre tread low

rear light units deteriorated on both sides white light almost showing

Pass 14 Jan 2016 217,954 miles

Front wings corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

doors corroded

oil leaks

parking brake only just met performance requirements of 16%

sills corroded in places but not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2016 217,952 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front wings corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

doors corroded

oil leaks

parking brake only just met performance requirements of 16%

sills corroded in places but not yet considered excessive or in any prescribed area

Pass 23 Jan 2015 214,276 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 214,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to n/s floor pan(holed)just outside of prescribed areas

major engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 208,990 miles

nearside and offside doors lower edges corroded

offside front wing lower edge corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 208,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside doors lower edges corroded

offside front wing lower edge corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 205,050 miles

bad oil leak from engine/oil covering steering rack.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 205,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

bad oil leak from engine/oil covering steering rack.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 200,026 miles

Front doors corroded.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension link arms rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 14 Mar 2012 199,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front doors corroded.

Nearside front indicator lens not fully secure.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear suspension link arms rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 196,648 miles

rear exhaust hanger perrished

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 196,648 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust hanger perrished

Pass 22 Mar 2010 191,759 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area

nearside rear outer wheel arch excessivly corroded but outside prescribed area

passenger door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area

Fail 22 Mar 2010 191,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area

nearside rear outer wheel arch excessivly corroded but outside prescribed area

passenger door excessivly corroded but outside of prescribed area

Pass 8 Apr 2009 188,541 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 188,505 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 188,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch hose very badly bulged

engine oil leak

nearside rear wheel arch corroded, but has plastic trim covering projections

heavy corrosion in n/s sill near front passenger seat mounting area, but seat belts not fixed to seat

nearside rear shock absorber upper retaining washer heavily corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 184,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to centre of windscreen

excessive corrosion to n/s front outer sill pan el

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

o/s front seat mountings loose

parking brake pulling up high

rear exhaust rubber mounting loose

Fail 9 Apr 2008 184,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage to centre of windscreen

excessive corrosion to n/s front outer sill pan el

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

o/s front seat mountings loose

parking brake pulling up high

rear exhaust rubber mounting loose

Fail 7 Apr 2008 184,918 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

drivers seat loose

n/s front outer sill panel excessively corroded outside prescribed area

parking brake pulling up high

rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2008 184,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch

drivers seat loose

n/s front outer sill panel excessively corroded outside prescribed area

parking brake pulling up high

rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2007 181,051 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 180,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to centre of windscreen

drivers seat belt webbing starting to separate

excessive corrosion to n/s front outer sill panel outside prescribed area

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s front wheel outer rim damaged

play in front bush of n/s rear stabilizer bar

Pass 24 Mar 2006 177,635 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 177,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both wiper blades split

excessive corrosion to n/s rear wheel arch behind trim

handbrake pulling up high

n/s front tyre tread worn on outer edge

n/s outer sill panel is excessively corroded but outside of prescribed area

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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C295 HGN is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.8%.

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 C295 HGN, 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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C295 HGN is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 23 October 1985.

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