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C613 VRT

1986 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,339 mi
Last recorded182,339 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC613 VRT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 182,339 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 182,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 181,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 181,352 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 181,098 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 181,083 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 179,368 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 179,326 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 179,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 179,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front 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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C613 VRT is a 1986 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 C613 VRT, 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 C613 VRT registered?

C613 VRT is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1986.

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