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WMB 874W

1980 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,329 mi
Last recorded109,329 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMB 874W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 109,329 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 109,232 miles

advise repair to n/s rear inner wheel arch 2 areas

Pass 14 May 2013 109,077 miles

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

advise all four tyres walls cracking

advise repair to o/s front inner wheel arch area

Pass 15 May 2012 108,880 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 108,718 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 108,718 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,311 miles

advise tyre walls cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2009 108,239 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 107,940 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 107,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 107,159 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 107,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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WMB 874W is a 1980 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WMB 874W, 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.

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What year was WMB 874W registered?

WMB 874W is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 19 November 1980.

Is WMB 874W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMB 874W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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