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LSU 257

1985 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,560 mi
Last recorded174,560 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Saab 900131,601 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 257
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 174,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 173,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 172,310 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 172,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 171,621 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 171,392 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 171,392 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 169,937 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 169,429 miles

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

chassis undersealed

slight noise n/s/r wheel possible bearing

Fail 4 Jul 2012 169,420 miles

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

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

chassis undersealed

slight noise n/s/r wheel possible bearing

Pass 6 May 2011 168,952 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 168,090 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 168,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LSU 257 is a 1985 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LSU 257, 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 LSU 257 registered?

LSU 257 is a 1985 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is LSU 257 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LSU 257 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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