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BKB 798X

1981 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,523 mi
Last recorded120,523 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Saab 900109,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKB 798X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 120,523 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front pipe cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2009 120,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 120,181 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 120,114 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 119,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 119,086 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 119,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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BKB 798X is a 1981 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 109,887 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BKB 798X, 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 45 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 BKB 798X registered?

BKB 798X is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is BKB 798X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BKB 798X shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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