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XBC 473X

1981 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,642 mi
Last recorded228,642 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1981 Saab 900109,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBC 473X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 228,642 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 228,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 226,691 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 226,691 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 224,513 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 221,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 221,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 13 Aug 2012 216,587 miles

Main beam warning lamp is not working

exhaust pipe is fouling fuel tank

Fail 17 Jul 2012 216,585 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

exhaust pipe is fouling fuel tank

mian beam warning light isnot working

Pass 15 Jul 2011 211,270 miles

near side front floor small hole near side front subframe small hole

Pass 26 Jun 2010 208,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 207,497 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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XBC 473X is a 1981 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBC 473X, 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 XBC 473X registered?

XBC 473X is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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