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C126 CCR

1986 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

102,510 mi
Last recorded102,510 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC126 CCR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,510 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 102,300 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,290 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 102,089 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 102,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 101,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,586 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,015 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,004 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,384 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 100,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,635 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 99,634 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

long travel to handbrake

Pass 14 Oct 2013 99,378 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 99,343 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,389 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,352 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 96,936 miles

Oil leak

long travel to parking brake lever

slight fluffing to nearside front seatbalt

small damage to windscreen not in swept area

Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

long travel to parking brake lever

slight fluffing to nearside front seatbalt

small damage to windscreen not in swept area

Pass 15 Oct 2010 95,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight damage to windscreen out of swept area

Fail 14 Oct 2010 95,179 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

slight damage to windscreen out of swept area

Pass 5 Oct 2009 92,574 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 92,573 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 89,938 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2008 89,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 87,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 83,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 79,893 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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C126 CCR is a 1986 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 C126 CCR, 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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What year was C126 CCR registered?

C126 CCR is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 24 June 1986.

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