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CUL 6V

1979 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,156 mi
Last recorded109,156 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Saab 90094,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUL 6V
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 109,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Jacking Point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 108,704 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 107,440 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 105,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 105,838 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 98,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 84,272 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 78,932 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 78,927 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,466 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 69,286 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,365 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 62,988 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 62,896 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,225 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 51,509 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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CUL 6V is a 1979 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 94,991 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 CUL 6V, 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 47 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CUL 6V registered?

CUL 6V is a 1979 Saab 900, first registered on 23 November 1979.

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