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C398 TAY

1985 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

100,177 mi
Last recorded100,177 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC398 TAY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2005 100,177 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2005 100,160 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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C398 TAY is a 1985 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 C398 TAY, 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 C398 TAY registered?

C398 TAY is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 30 September 1985.

Is C398 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C398 TAY shows 2 tests with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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