MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,113 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
o/s/front lower wing rusty and holed
rear axle beam rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
o/s/front lower wing rusty and holed
rear axle beam rusty
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STEERING OPERATION POOR
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rear axle rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STEERING OPERATION POOR
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rear axle rusty
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR AXLE RUSTY
REAR SHOCKS WEAK
steering operation poor
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/FRONT DOOR HANDLE POOR CONDITION
O/S/FRONT PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT
SLIGHT STIFFNESS IN STEERING
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/FRONT DOOR HANDLE POOR CONDITION
O/S/FRONT PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
SLIGHT STIFFNESS IN STEERING
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
SLIGHT STIFFNESS IN STEERING
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
SLIGHT STIFFNESS IN STEERING
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering slight stiffnes in operatin
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
REAR AXLE BEAM RUSTY
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C740 CPO is a 1985 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 C740 CPO, 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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What year was C740 CPO registered?
C740 CPO is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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