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C484 SLP

1985 Saab 900

Pink Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,750 mi
Last recorded146,750 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC484 SLP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 146,750 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 142,143 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2012 142,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 140,376 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 138,452 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 136,247 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 133,518 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 133,512 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 131,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 128,193 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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C484 SLP is a 1985 Saab 900 in Pink with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C484 SLP, 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 C484 SLP registered?

C484 SLP is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C484 SLP safe to buy?

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