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C787 VCG

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

114,343 mi
Last recorded114,343 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC787 VCG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,524 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 109,890 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Fail 24 Apr 2023 109,890 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust rubber perished

Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,018 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

power steering slightly notchy

Pass 24 May 2019 106,426 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,084 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Inner side light not working but still has one on that side

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 99,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2016 99,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust mount broken (centre) but is still adequately supported

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 94,811 miles

Both rear tailgate struts u/s

Noise from offside front suspension when monouvering but unable to find anything at the time of test

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 94,811 miles

Both rear tailgate struts u/s

Noise from offside front suspension when monouvering but unable to find anything at the time of test

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,999 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,099 miles

front number plate damaged

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2012 86,834 miles

handbrake travel

slight play os lower swivel

Pass 8 Jun 2011 84,500 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 84,500 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,458 miles

front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,474 miles

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,308 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 14 Jun 2007 74,308 miles

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,286 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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C787 VCG is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C787 VCG, 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 C787 VCG registered?

C787 VCG is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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