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C908 SCF

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,598 mi
Last recorded172,598 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC908 SCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 172,598 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 172,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 166,654 miles

Both front headlamp dipped beams dim

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 166,652 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt adjustment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

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

Both front headlamp dipped beams dim

Drivers seat slightly insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 164,018 miles

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 16 Jun 2007 161,209 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 161,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 156,115 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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C908 SCF is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C908 SCF, 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 C908 SCF registered?

C908 SCF is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 7 May 1986.

Is C908 SCF safe to buy?

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