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IUI 8193

1985 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIUI 8193
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 127,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,652 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,399 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,079 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,061 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 127,006 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 126,243 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 126,223 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 126,026 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 125,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 125,512 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,512 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 125,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 125,427 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 125,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 125,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 125,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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IUI 8193 is a 1985 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 IUI 8193, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IUI 8193 registered?

IUI 8193 is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is IUI 8193 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IUI 8193 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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