MOT Status
Mileage
188,671 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Both front brake hoses perishing
Both headlamp aims on top lim it †
Exhaust corroding and leaking slightly
Front and rear number plates discoloured
Front cross-member corroded, and front engine mount
General corrosion around front and rear suspension components
Handbrake travel
Oil Leaks
Osf shock absorber lower bushes perishing
Osr Mud Guard Loose
Sign of corrosion around rear seat belt mount
Sign of corrosion by nsr spring mount
Signs of corrosion ns sill, by seatbelt mount
Signs of fluid on power steering feed pipes and pump/s rack
Stone chips zone B
front and rear suspension components corroded
front crossmenber corroded and holed/by engine mount,recommend attention
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C838 RAL is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 C838 RAL, 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 C838 RAL registered?
C838 RAL is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 21 May 1986.
Is C838 RAL safe to buy?
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