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A413 WCA

1984 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,992 mi
Last recorded203,992 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA413 WCA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 May 2012 203,992 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 195,265 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 193,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2010 174,028 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 173,843 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 132,978 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 132,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 92,106 miles

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

N/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

STONE CHIP IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

Fail 7 May 2008 92,105 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVANCE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE

N/S/R INNER SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

STONE CHIP IN O/S HEADLAMP GLASS

Pass 11 May 2007 64,779 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 May 2007 64,778 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 57,620 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

battery insecure

Fail 12 May 2006 57,617 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

battery insecure

Pass 12 May 2005 49,181 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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A413 WCA is a 1984 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A413 WCA, 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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A413 WCA is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 8 May 1984.

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