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A776 BJM

1984 Saab 900

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,727 mi
Last recorded111,727 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA776 BJM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,727 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

UNDER VEHICLE ROUGH IN PARTS

REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED

Fail 10 Nov 2018 111,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting boot floor / area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting suspension mountain (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear wheel well to boot floor / mountain point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s rear suspension arms corroded

oil leak under front

Pass 23 Nov 2017 110,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 110,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 109,756 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

small exhaust blow and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 108,384 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 108,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,263 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,263 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 106,259 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 105,226 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 104,374 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 104,367 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 103,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 102,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 102,279 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 101,034 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 98,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 98,582 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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A776 BJM is a 1984 Saab 900 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 A776 BJM, 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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A776 BJM is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 7 June 1984.

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