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C89 ULN

1985 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,564 mi
Last recorded60,564 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC89 ULN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 60,564 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

slightly worn break an clutch pedal

Fail 14 May 2009 60,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

slightly worn break an clutch pedal

Pass 17 May 2008 58,275 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise on centre exhaust section mounting rubbers worn

advise on slight blow (small hole) from centre exhaust section

front number plate slightly marked

oil leaks underneath

Fail 15 May 2008 58,275 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

advise on centre exhaust section mounting rubbers worn

advise on slight blow (small hole) from centre exhaust section

front number plate slightly marked

oil leaks underneath

Pass 23 May 2007 56,203 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine running on when switch off

Pass 31 May 2006 52,995 miles

nearside front shock absorber weeping

petrol vapour smell around vehicle

roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2006 52,995 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front shock absorber weeping

petrol vapour smell around vehicle

roughness in offside front wheel bearing

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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C89 ULN is a 1985 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 C89 ULN, 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 C89 ULN registered?

C89 ULN is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1985.

Is C89 ULN safe to buy?

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