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A718 JOY

1984 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,562 mi
Last recorded107,562 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA718 JOY
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,562 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 107,527 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,488 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,392 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 107,385 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Blue smoke from exhaust when revving

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 107,192 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion upper shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 107,070 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 106,910 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,835 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 106,752 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 106,684 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,530 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 106,431 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 106,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 106,277 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 106,275 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 106,165 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 106,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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A718 JOY is a 1984 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A718 JOY, 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 A718 JOY registered?

A718 JOY is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 14 May 1984.

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