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C81 AKV

1986 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,120 mi
Last recorded179,120 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2006
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC81 AKV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2006 179,120 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 179,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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C81 AKV is a 1986 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C81 AKV, 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 C81 AKV registered?

C81 AKV is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1986.

Is C81 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C81 AKV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C81 AKV have outstanding finance?

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