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KJM 855W

1981 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1981 Saab 900109,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJM 855W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 102,767 miles

Corrosion at both front jacking points

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear outer side lamp not working

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack mounts

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 102,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at both front jacking points

n/s front tyre cracking on outside edge

slight play in steering rack mounts

Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,788 miles

bad oil leak

imbalance front brakes

Fail 9 Mar 2006 101,784 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

very bad oil leak

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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KJM 855W is a 1981 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 109,887 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 KJM 855W, 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 45 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJM 855W registered?

KJM 855W is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1981.

Is KJM 855W safe to buy?

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