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A22 AJL

1984 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 AJL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 92,702 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake efficiency only just meets requirements to pass the mot

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,103 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 92,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake efficiency only just meets percentage required to pass the mot.

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2023 92,051 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 84,631 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 84,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,487 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A22 AJL is a 1984 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 129,442 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 A22 AJL, 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 42 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A22 AJL registered?

A22 AJL is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A22 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 AJL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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