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C561 GCS

1985 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,846 mi
Last recorded124,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 GCS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 124,846 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 124,845 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 120,772 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 120,772 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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C561 GCS is a 1985 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C561 GCS, 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 C561 GCS registered?

C561 GCS is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C561 GCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C561 GCS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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