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B153 OCC

1985 Saab 900 I

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,289 mi
Last recorded165,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1985 Saab 900 I147,531 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB153 OCC
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 165,289 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 165,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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B153 OCC is a 1985 Saab 900 I in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.0% with a typical mileage of 147,531 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B153 OCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 41 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B153 OCC registered?

B153 OCC is a 1985 Saab 900 I, first registered on 4 February 1985.

Is B153 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B153 OCC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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