MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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