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C689 SGX

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC689 SGX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 119,164 miles

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE IS POOR AND THERE MAY BE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

NS OUTER CV GAITER IS VERY BADLY CRACKED

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

Fail 9 Nov 2010 119,164 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE BALANCE IS POOR AND THERE MAY BE SLIGHT JUDDER FROM THE OSF BRAKE

NS OUTER CV GAITER IS VERY BADLY CRACKED

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS CRACKED

Pass 4 Nov 2009 117,772 miles

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE STARTING TO CRACK

NSR OUTER SILL IS RUSTING

Fail 4 Nov 2008 116,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 116,372 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 115,612 miles

NS OUTER CV GAITER HAS JUST STARTED TO CRACK

Fail 22 May 2008 115,612 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NS OUTER CV GAITER HAS JUST STARTED TO CRACK

Pass 23 May 2007 111,074 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 104,974 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 104,974 miles

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

RUST STARTING ROUND SUSPENION MOUNT ON NSR WHEEL ARCH AT REAR

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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C689 SGX is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue 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 C689 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C689 SGX registered?

C689 SGX is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C689 SGX safe to buy?

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