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C249 KVW

1986 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,234 mi
Last recorded222,234 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC249 KVW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 222,234 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2025 222,152 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jul 2024 219,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 217,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 215,717 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 215,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 214,056 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 214,056 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 212,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 209,346 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 207,058 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 205,193 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 205,193 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 202,541 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 200,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside(inc pipes painted or greased)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 200,698 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside(inc pipes painted or greased)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 199,016 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers badly perished but holding

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 198,994 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all exhaust rubbers badly perished but holding

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 196,725 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 193,294 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 193,270 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 189,016 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 188,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 185,920 miles

both rear lights show white light

Fail 15 Jul 2010 185,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear lights show white light

Pass 11 Jul 2009 183,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 180,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 177,269 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 174,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f seat frame ect. worn

parking brake lever ect. worn

rear shock absorber top mounting areas (chassis) corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2005 170,195 miles

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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C249 KVW is a 1986 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C249 KVW, 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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C249 KVW is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 11 February 1986.

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