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A780 UYE

1984 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,504 mi
Last recorded32,504 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA780 UYE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 32,504 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn Top steering bearing worn movement (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 32,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 32,414 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 32,366 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 32,270 miles

Ball joint has slight play offside rack end (2.2.B.1f)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,214 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,044 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,013 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 30,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 29,329 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

play in steering wheel

Pass 10 May 2010 28,928 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 28,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 28,926 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 28,583 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 28,059 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,684 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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A780 UYE is a 1984 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A780 UYE, 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 A780 UYE registered?

A780 UYE is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1984.

Is A780 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A780 UYE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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