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C950 OKB

1985 Saab 900

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC950 OKB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 101,442 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 101,440 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 99,139 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 99,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 96,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,758 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member holed and weak by corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,390 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 93,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 90,235 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 90,230 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Centre of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 84,951 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,863 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 81,855 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,954 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,343 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 73,595 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,265 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 68,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,746 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 66,744 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 62,684 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,490 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 53,526 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,012 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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C950 OKB is a 1985 Saab 900 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 C950 OKB, 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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C950 OKB is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 24 October 1985.

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