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C301 HGN

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,308 mi
Last recorded148,308 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC301 HGN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 148,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 148,252 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 148,201 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 148,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 148,032 miles

Front cross member to n/s/f sub frame starting up surface corrsion

Fail 21 Apr 2020 148,032 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front cross member to n/s/f sub frame starting up surface corrsion

Pass 18 Mar 2019 147,944 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 147,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 147,558 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 147,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 146,956 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 146,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 146,655 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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C301 HGN is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C301 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C301 HGN registered?

C301 HGN is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 28 October 1985.

Is C301 HGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C301 HGN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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