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A837 DUF

1984 Saab 900

Maroon Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

232,580 mi
Last recorded232,580 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA837 DUF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 232,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front outer door skins corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

unable to inspect central brake pipes as interior on vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Apr 2023 232,529 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

both front outer door skins corroded

front and rear wheel arches corroded

unable to inspect central brake pipes as interior on vehicle

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2022 231,885 miles

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Outer Door skins corroded

Offside Front Outer Door skins corroded

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 231,056 miles

Nearside Front Outer door skin corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door skin corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres fitted to vehicle have slight damage on outer tyre walls

both front outer wheel arches corroded

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2021 231,035 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All four tyres have slight damage to the outer tyre walls

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer door skin corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer door skin corroded

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 230,320 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear door lower corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear parking brake has only just met the legal requirements.

Pass 4 Mar 2019 230,320 miles

Offside Rear door corrosion on lower area

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated 2x brake flexi hoses small splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe on axel unit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 229,926 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 229,408 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 228,725 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 228,267 miles

Both offside doors excessively corroded on bottom of doors

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2015 228,267 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both offside doors excessively corroded on bottom of doors

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 227,059 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 225,904 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2013 225,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 224,223 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 221,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2010 215,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 215,697 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 215,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2009 214,122 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 212,238 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 210,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 207,660 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 207,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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A837 DUF is a 1984 Saab 900 in Maroon with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A837 DUF, 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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A837 DUF is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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