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C495 TDG

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,977 mi
Last recorded131,977 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC495 TDG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 May 2011 131,977 miles

SIGNS OF N/S/F TYRE MAKING CONTACT WITH N/S/F ROAD SPRING, NOT FOUND ON TEST THOUGH

both rear inersia belts lazy to retract

h/lamp switch semi insecure

o/s h/lamp pattern poor

o/s/r wheel arch to sill corroding

rad core gone !

rear brake flexi ferrels corroded

slight play in both front upper shock bushings

various minor oil leaks, poss start of p/steer rack weap ?? advise steam clean and investigation

x1 of x2 n/s washer jets not working

Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,562 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion to osf floor pan not within prescribed areas

corrosion to osr inner wheel arch not excessive at time of test

front crossmember corroded near engine mount not excessive at time of test

wipers smear slightly in operation

Pass 13 May 2009 131,057 miles

advise h/brake adj

minor earth fault on o/s/r lamp

minor p/s weap from n/s/f rack boot

n/s wash jet poor

n/s/f tyre minor knick on outer sidewall

o/s h/lamp patt poor

rear flexi ferrels corroded

rear tyres perrished, advise replacement

various engine oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2008 130,493 miles

both rear tyres perrished, advise replacement

front belly pan corroding

h/lamp switch wearing in housing

n/s/r bumpstop perrished, advise replacement before comp. falls off

o/s/f h/lamp patt. poor

o/s/f park brfake lower effort reading

o/sw/r sill end/inner arch starting to corrode

oil leak from dizy

rear brake flexi hose ferrels corroding

slight earth fault with both rear lamps, advise earth tags cleaned

temp. front batt. clamp retainer

weap from p/steer rack

Pass 2 May 2007 129,466 miles

all flexi hose ferrels corroding.

aux.drive belt frayed

batt insecure

both rear tyres perrished.

front flexis perrished, advise replacement

heavy oil leak.

minor earth fault on rear lamps

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

outer cv boots badly perrished, advise replacement asap.

slight play in h/lamp switch housing

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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C495 TDG is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C495 TDG, 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 C495 TDG registered?

C495 TDG is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 7 September 1985.

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