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C323 FOO

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

270,595 mi
Last recorded270,595 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 FOO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 270,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 267,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 263,916 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 263,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 260,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 260,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 258,005 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 258,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 253,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 253,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 253,428 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

brake pin nearside and offside missing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 246,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch area, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 239,304 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 239,303 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 233,473 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 225,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 215,297 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 209,478 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 203,461 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 194,604 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 187,507 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 178,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2008 169,553 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 162,336 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 162,336 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Small rust hole at rear of N/S inner wheel arch that's not in a prescribed area.

Fail 1 Feb 2007 162,327 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 157,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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C323 FOO is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 C323 FOO, 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 C323 FOO registered?

C323 FOO is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 6 August 1985.

Is C323 FOO safe to buy?

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