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C5 SSK

1988 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Saab 900134,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 SSK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 97,093 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 95,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 94,448 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 92,508 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 92,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 89,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 87,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 87,090 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 3 of 4 jacking point locations (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear beam (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower wishbone control arm mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock absorber mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings stabilizer arm mount (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 85,937 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 85,937 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 84,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 84,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,017 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,023 miles

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

Slight corrosion near N/S centre drain hole

Fail 23 Jan 2013 78,023 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Slight corrosion near N/S centre drain hole

Pass 24 Jan 2012 75,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 72,478 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 72,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 67,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 67,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 63,810 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 63,810 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 61,682 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 61,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,664 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 60,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 58,334 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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C5 SSK is a 1988 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1988 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 134,016 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 C5 SSK, 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 38 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C5 SSK registered?

C5 SSK is a 1988 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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