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C99 CBA

1985 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

190,941 mi
Last recorded190,941 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 CBA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 190,941 miles

Nearside Rear arch split

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

all exhaust rubber, mounts wearing

all suspension bushes wearing

bad oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 190,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing n/s and o/s (3.5.1l)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s and o/s lower wing, front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by shocker and spring (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering support across top of driveshaft (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings by bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear arch split

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all four (2.7.4)

all exhaust rubber, mounts wearing

all suspension bushes wearing

bad oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 188,290 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 187,255 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2013 187,255 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 186,556 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2011 186,551 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2010 181,700 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bad oil leak !!!

n/s/f sill has hole in !!!

n/s/r tyre badley cracking !!!

Fail 27 Mar 2010 181,698 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

bad oil leak !!!

fronet tyres have 185/65h15 and rear tyres have 195/60h15

n/s/f sill has hole in !!!

n/s/r tyre badley cracking !!!

Pass 28 Mar 2009 180,090 miles

Handbrake travel close to reserve

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2009 180,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Handbrake travel close to reserve

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 174,786 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 174,786 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2007 171,481 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 169,331 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 169,331 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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C99 CBA is a 1985 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C99 CBA, 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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C99 CBA is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 1 December 1985.

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