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C717 OLV

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,342 mi
Last recorded82,342 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 OLV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 79,735 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 76,019 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 76,018 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 72,898 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,898 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 69,522 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,988 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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C717 OLV is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C717 OLV, 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 C717 OLV registered?

C717 OLV is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C717 OLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C717 OLV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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