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C370 XLL

1986 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,704 mi
Last recorded91,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC370 XLL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,704 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 91,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 91,626 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 91,595 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 91,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,424 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,423 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 91,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,355 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 91,312 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear tyre has slightly cracked on the outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 91,218 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2013 91,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear n/s tyre has cracked on the outer edge

rear o/s tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,108 miles

n/s/r tyre has seperation in the tread

o/s/r tyre has seperation in the tread

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has excessive seperation on the side wall

o/s/f tyre has excessive seperation on the side wall

Fail 26 Oct 2012 91,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre has seperation in the tread

o/s/r tyre has seperation in the tread

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has excessive seperation on the side wall

o/s/f tyre has excessive seperation on the side wall

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,818 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,884 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 89,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 89,320 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C370 XLL is a 1986 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C370 XLL, 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 C370 XLL registered?

C370 XLL is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C370 XLL safe to buy?

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