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A571 ROO

1984 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,757 mi
Last recorded172,757 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA571 ROO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 172,757 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 172,757 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 172,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 172,611 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 172,603 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 169,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 165,102 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 159,760 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 159,130 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 157,893 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 154,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 153,692 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 153,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 147,459 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 146,529 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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A571 ROO is a 1984 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 A571 ROO, 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 A571 ROO registered?

A571 ROO is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 2 February 1984.

Is A571 ROO safe to buy?

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