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C703 EGS

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,227 mi
Last recorded91,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 EGS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,227 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

front chassis heavy surface corrosion

heavily corroded around battery

heavy corrosion around gearbox mount [crossmember]

n/s/ and o/s outer sills corroded but not within 30cms of a testable item

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres perished

front chassis heavy surface corrosion

heavily corroded around battery

heavy corrosion around gearbox mount [crossmember]

n/s/ and o/s outer sills corroded but not within 30cms of a testable item

Pass 28 May 2013 90,702 miles

Base of drivers door corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre perrished.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2012 90,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 89,105 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 87,314 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 87,314 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 85,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 84,806 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 83,686 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 82,008 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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C703 EGS is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C703 EGS, 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.

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C703 EGS is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1985.

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