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SAA 444B

1986 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,306 mi
Last recorded23,306 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAA 444B
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 23,306 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 148,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front indicator taped up

rear inner arches slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2014 148,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front indicator taped up

rear inner arches slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 118,413 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 118,413 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 100,162 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,027 miles

Front inner brake disc slightly pitted

O/S/Outer CV gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease from driveshaft-end clip.

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 82,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front inner brake disc slightly pitted

O/S/Outer CV gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease from driveshaft-end clip.

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 65,824 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 65,822 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,120 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 55,825 miles

N/S Rear tyre wall cracking but not to cord.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 55,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

N/S Rear tyre wall cracking but not to cord.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,258 miles

Lower reading on handbrake on O/S

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 52,816 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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SAA 444B is a 1986 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 116,523 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 SAA 444B, 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 40 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SAA 444B is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 28 February 1986.

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