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C178 DAG

1986 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,251 mi
Last recorded185,251 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC178 DAG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2005 185,251 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside centre floor section corroded

nearside front door bottom corroded

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front door bottom corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2005 185,251 miles

nearside centre floor section corroded

nearside front door bottom corroded

nearside rear wheel arch damaged

offside front door bottom corroded

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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C178 DAG is a 1986 Saab 900 in Green 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 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 C178 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 C178 DAG registered?

C178 DAG is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 20 February 1986.

Is C178 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C178 DAG 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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