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C793 YSL

1985 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,375 mi
Last recorded87,375 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC793 YSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,375 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear rubber hangers deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside handbrake performance low

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,752 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 85,998 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 85,113 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 85,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing in reversing light (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,801 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 84,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2014 84,750 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 84,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,221 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 84,199 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,750 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,928 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 82,256 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 81,637 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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C793 YSL is a 1985 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C793 YSL, 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 C793 YSL registered?

C793 YSL is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C793 YSL safe to buy?

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