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C526 BVR

1986 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,943 mi
Last recorded70,943 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Saab 900116,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC526 BVR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2013 70,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Susspect Aftermarket HID Lights Fitted But No Washers Or Self Leveling

Pass 7 May 2013 70,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Susspect Aftermarket HID Lights Fitted But No Washers Or Self Leveling

Pass 1 May 2012 68,144 miles

steering feels slightly rough lock to lock

Pass 5 May 2011 65,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 85,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 61,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 57,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 56,940 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 54,323 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,139 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 53,139 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 52,796 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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C526 BVR is a 1986 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C526 BVR, 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 C526 BVR registered?

C526 BVR is a 1986 Saab 900, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C526 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C526 BVR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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