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C559 ETT

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,657 mi
Last recorded108,657 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC559 ETT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 108,657 miles

under body light corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2025 106,942 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 105,307 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 105,300 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,560 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 102,554 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 99,682 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 99,682 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 98,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 96,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,895 miles

Central Front Engine has slight oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 96,762 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 96,755 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 96,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 96,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 95,894 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 95,894 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 95,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 94,926 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 94,338 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 94,033 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 94,033 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 93,702 miles

High handbrake travel

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 93,460 miles

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 922,222 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,433 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,388 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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C559 ETT is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 C559 ETT, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C559 ETT registered?

C559 ETT is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 24 January 1986.

Is C559 ETT safe to buy?

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