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C819 ATP

1986 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,165 mi
Last recorded230,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC819 ATP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 230,165 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

rear service brake efficiency low

Pass 14 Dec 2017 220,486 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 220,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 203,703 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 192,210 miles

OSF HEADLIGHT HAS VERY POOR BEAM IMAGE

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE INSECURE AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT LEAK FROM PAS RACK

Fail 21 Dec 2015 192,138 miles

front parking brake recording little or no effort NEARSIDE (3.7.B.6a)

LOW EFFORT FROM NSF FOOTBRAKE

OSF HEADLIGHT HAS VERY POOR BEAM IMAGE

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE INSECURE AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT FOOT BRAKE (26%)

SLIGHT LEAK FROM PAS RACK

Pass 12 Jan 2015 185,963 miles

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

fuel filter connections heavily corroded

imbalance on front & rear footbrake

ns handbrake has low effort

rear axle & rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2015 185,963 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel filter connections heavily corroded

imbalance on front & rear footbrake

ns handbrake has low effort

rear axle & rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 182,249 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 182,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 178,461 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 178,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2012 174,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 174,796 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 171,050 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 171,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 166,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 162,502 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 157,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 153,041 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 147,669 miles

oil leak

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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C819 ATP is a 1986 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C819 ATP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C819 ATP registered?

C819 ATP is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 30 May 1986.

Is C819 ATP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C819 ATP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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