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B155 WYO

1984 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,653 mi
Last recorded77,653 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB155 WYO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,653 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 77,651 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 76,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 65,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,529 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 64,527 miles

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,610 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 62,607 miles

Offside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,838 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 59,838 miles

All tyres have cracked side walls due to age no ply or cords exposed

Fail 7 Oct 2014 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

extra seatbelt receiver nearside front

nearside rear tyre perrishing

offside rear tyre perrished

oil retaining cap missing from steering rack

one silencer mount rubber deteraited

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,829 miles

off side parking brake effort low

rear brakes slightly out of balance and near side rear brake binding

some play at steering wheel

Pass 12 Apr 2013 59,824 miles

near side rear tyre outer edge starting to wear

off side parking brake effort low

several oil leaks and possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 21 Jan 2006 59,783 miles

offside parking brake effort low

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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B155 WYO is a 1984 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B155 WYO, 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 B155 WYO registered?

B155 WYO is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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