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C165 LOJ

1986 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,515 mi
Last recorded139,515 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 LOJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 139,515 miles

Oil leak

all four wheel arches corroded and covered with tape.

nearside front tyre overall condition poor.

nearside rear tyre overall condition poor.

off side front lower wing corroded, underneath.

Pass 3 May 2013 138,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wheel arches corroded, but covered.

both rear tyres splitting and cracking on outer walls

Fail 3 May 2013 138,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all wheel arches corroded, but covered.

both rear tyres splitting and cracking on outer walls

Pass 4 May 2012 137,773 miles

all four wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 137,773 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

all four wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear inner wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

both rear shock absorber mountings corroded

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 136,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2011 136,705 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 136,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear outer wheelarches corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 133,705 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2010 133,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 130,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 130,874 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 128,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 128,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 127,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 127,722 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 124,512 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 124,505 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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C165 LOJ is a 1986 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C165 LOJ, 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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C165 LOJ is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1986.

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