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C679 ATS

1986 Saab 900 I

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

150,505 mi
Last recorded150,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1986 Saab 900 I130,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC679 ATS
MakeSaab
Model900 I
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 150,505 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 150,505 miles

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

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 150,507 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 149,700 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 149,688 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I?

Based on 929 MOT tests across 247 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,252
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
247
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
constant velocity joint gaiter split 71
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
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C679 ATS is a 1986 Saab 900 I in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1986 Saab 900 I models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 130,916 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 I fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C679 ATS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Saab 900 I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C679 ATS registered?

C679 ATS is a 1986 Saab 900 I, first registered on 12 March 1986.

Is C679 ATS safe to buy?

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