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C790 EML

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,702 mi
Last recorded66,702 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC790 EML
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 66,702 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 66,139 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 62,580 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 62,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 62,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 59,483 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 56,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,772 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 54,947 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 54,947 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 49,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,514 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,946 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,495 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 17,969 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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C790 EML is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C790 EML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C790 EML registered?

C790 EML is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C790 EML safe to buy?

The MOT history for C790 EML shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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