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A921 TAV

1984 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

245,775 mi
Last recorded245,775 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA921 TAV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2006 245,775 miles

all four brake discs rusty

all four doors rusty

bad oil leaks from engine

bonnet rusty and in poor condition

both front inner wings starting to rust

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

drivers seat badly worn

ehaust system very rusty and heavily repaired

front slam panel rusty

fuel cap outer casing broken and flap rusty

nearside front headlamp glass cracked and beam pattern getting weak

offside front headlamp glass chipped

rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

small stone chips in front windscreen

tailgate damaged and tailgate struts weak

underside of vehicle rusty and repaired

Fail 19 Apr 2006 245,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all four brake discs rusty

all four doors rusty

bad oil leaks from engine

bonnet rusty and in poor condition

both front inner wings starting to rust

both outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

drivers seat badly worn

exhaust system very rusty and heavily repaired

front slam panel rusty

fuel cap outer casing broken and flap rusty

nearside front headlamp lens cracked

offside front headlamp lens chipped

rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

small stone chips in front windscreen

tailgate damaged and tailgate struts weak

Fail 7 Apr 2006 245,770 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all four brake discs rusty

all four doors rusty

bad oil leak from engine

bonnet rusty and in poor condition

both front inner wings starting to rust

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

drivers seat badly worn

exhaust system heavily repaired

front slam panel rusty

fuel cap outer casing broken and flap rusty

nearside front headlamp lens chipped

rear of offside front inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

small stone chips in front windscreen

tailgate damaged and tailgate struts weak

Fail 22 Mar 2006 245,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside 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)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all four brake discs rusty

all four doors rusty

bad oil leak from engine

bonnet rusty and in poor condition

both front inner wings starting to rust

drivers seat badly worn

front slam panel rusty

fuel cap outer casing broken

nearside front headlamp lens chipped

tailgate damaged and tailgate struts weak

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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A921 TAV is a 1984 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 A921 TAV, 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 A921 TAV registered?

A921 TAV is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 18 June 1984.

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