CarVerify

Free Car Check

C91 EUB

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationC91 EUB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 92,034 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 92,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear transverse silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 89,825 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting rusted through (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear transverse silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 88,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 88,801 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 87,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,955 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,521 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 78,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 78,536 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 74,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 72,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 69,446 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 69,445 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,394 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 63,394 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 58,615 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 58,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 53,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,361 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 47,935 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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

C91 EUB is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C91 EUB, 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

How do I check the history of C91 EUB?

You can check the full history of C91 EUB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was C91 EUB registered?

C91 EUB is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 20 May 1986.

Is C91 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C91 EUB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C91 EUB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on C91 EUB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.