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C188 KJX

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,503 mi
Last recorded91,503 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC188 KJX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 91,503 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general points of corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 91,496 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general points of corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,483 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,477 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 90,122 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,360 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corrosion, not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 89,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake calliper link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 88,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak rear of engine area ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 88,569 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak rear of engine area ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,016 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 88,016 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 87,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,301 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 86,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 84,066 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,485 miles

snow tyres on front

rear break pipes getting rusty

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shockers top bush split but no movement

both sills starting to get rusty

front pads half worn

middel box has a slight pin hole blow

oil marks under engine?

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 80,726 miles

marks on front and rear of bumper

marks on petrol flap

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,834 miles

engine oil underneath vehicle

o/s/f tyre on 2mm close to limits

Pass 23 Mar 2007 79,036 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 79,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 77,991 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear top shockabsorber mount areas rust and corrosion set in

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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C188 KJX is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C188 KJX, 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 C188 KJX registered?

C188 KJX is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 27 March 1986.

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