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RNM 194W

1980 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

211,193 mi
Last recorded211,193 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNM 194W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 211,193 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 210,292 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 210,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 209,509 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 208,716 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 207,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 206,981 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 206,115 miles

Oil leak

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2011 204,901 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front, back plates corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 203,935 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 202,586 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 202,583 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 201,066 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 199,294 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 199,040 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 195,636 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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RNM 194W is a 1980 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RNM 194W, 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 RNM 194W registered?

RNM 194W is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 3 November 1980.

Is RNM 194W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RNM 194W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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