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C309 XAD

1986 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

198,217 mi
Last recorded198,217 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC309 XAD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 198,217 miles

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

offside front wheel arch slightly corroded.corrossion covered by hesvy duty tape

Pass 25 Nov 2008 187,868 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 187,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 177,469 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 177,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 168,183 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

chips & scratches in windscreen

Fail 20 Oct 2006 167,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

chips & scratches in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2005 156,073 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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C309 XAD is a 1986 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C309 XAD, 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 C309 XAD registered?

C309 XAD is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C309 XAD safe to buy?

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