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XVS 180X

1981 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

154,216 mi
Last recorded154,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Saab 900109,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 180X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 154,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 154,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 151,373 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 151,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 150,757 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 150,749 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 150,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 149,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 149,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 149,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 149,480 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 149,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 148,966 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 146,937 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 146,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise: slight play in n/s/f steering rack.

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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XVS 180X is a 1981 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XVS 180X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XVS 180X registered?

XVS 180X is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 12 October 1981.

Is XVS 180X safe to buy?

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