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CES 400V

1980 Saab 900

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,846 mi
Last recorded60,846 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCES 400V
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2007 60,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 59,270 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 59,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2005 58,399 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 58,399 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CES 400V is a 1980 Saab 900 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1980 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 92,612 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 CES 400V, 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 46 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CES 400V registered?

CES 400V is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 11 February 1980.

Is CES 400V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CES 400V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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