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C577 JWL

1986 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,786 mi
Last recorded141,786 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 JWL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 141,786 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 141,260 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 140,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,022 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 139,477 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 139,477 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 138,816 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 138,816 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 136,488 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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C577 JWL is a 1986 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C577 JWL, 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 C577 JWL registered?

C577 JWL is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 20 June 1986.

Is C577 JWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C577 JWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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