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C172 DAG

1986 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,927 mi
Last recorded103,927 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC172 DAG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 103,927 miles

all door bottoms rotten

oil leaks from rack area

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 May 2008 103,927 miles

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

all door bottoms rotten

oil leaks from rack area

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2007 102,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

base of all four doors heavily corroded but in such an area considered cant be failed for sharp edges etc

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

numerous areas of heavy corrosion but under methods of checking considered ok at present.some of these around structual points & suspension/seatbelt anchorage points

Fail 23 May 2007 102,849 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

base of all four doors heavily corroded but in such an area considered doesnt warrant failing for sharp edges etc

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disc back plates corroded

numerous areas of heavy corrosion but under methods of checking considered ok at moment.some of these areas around structual points & suspension/seatbelt anchorage points

Pass 7 Jun 2006 101,154 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 31 May 2006 101,154 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills and suspension components corroded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front brake ferrule corroded

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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C172 DAG is a 1986 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C172 DAG, 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 C172 DAG registered?

C172 DAG is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C172 DAG safe to buy?

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