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C157 YEL

1986 Saab 900 I

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,702 mi
Last recorded182,702 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Saab 900 I130,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC157 YEL
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2006 182,702 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 182,697 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

ref oil leak ? gearbox all round steering components unable to define leal

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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C157 YEL is a 1986 Saab 900 I in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 130,916 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 C157 YEL, 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 40 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 C157 YEL registered?

C157 YEL is a 1986 Saab 900 I, first registered on 29 January 1986.

Is C157 YEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C157 YEL 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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