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M485 CCR

1998 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

215,157 mi
Last recorded215,157 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Saab 900100,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 CCR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 215,157 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 215,155 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 210,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 210,273 miles

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 202,669 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2011 201,717 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight exhaust blow front/center joint

Pass 8 May 2010 193,007 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

centre/rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 8 May 2010 193,007 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre/rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 May 2009 185,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 176,087 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 176,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 174,889 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 167,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise /cracks in front number plate/handbrake high on adjustment/

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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M485 CCR is a 1998 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 100,828 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 M485 CCR, 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 28 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M485 CCR registered?

M485 CCR is a 1998 Saab 900, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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