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C496 SLP

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,372 mi
Last recorded91,372 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 SLP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 91,372 miles

Front oil leak.

Fail 16 May 2022 91,300 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front oil leak.

Nearside windscreen washer not working .

Pass 17 Nov 2020 90,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake only just met requirement.16% (Nearside low effort)

Pass 22 Nov 2019 89,532 miles

Front middle floor slight corrosion

Nearside Front hand brake requirements only just met system may require adjustment or repair.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,801 miles

Front middle floor slight corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer esge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

offside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,490 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer esge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs deterioted

offside front tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 84,527 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,115 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel caps fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2014 83,083 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel caps fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2013 80,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

surface rust under car front and rear

wheel caps fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2012 78,350 miles

tested in wet condition

Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,430 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,053 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 70,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2008 67,057 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C496 SLP is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C496 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.

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C496 SLP is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 15 October 1985.

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