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C40 REW

1986 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,057 mi
Last recorded100,057 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 REW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 100,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 98,711 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Underbody seal from front to rear

Fail 3 Apr 2024 98,711 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody seal from front to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 95,836 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 95,816 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit loose / close to the exhaust (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck behind the seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Couple of minor stone chips in them front windscreen

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust system at the rear has minor gas leaks

Oil leak in the engine Bay / steering rack Area but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,464 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 92,464 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 89,636 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,992 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,004 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 84,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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C40 REW is a 1986 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C40 REW, 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 C40 REW registered?

C40 REW is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 6 June 1986.

Is C40 REW safe to buy?

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