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B160 NAJ

1984 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,858 mi
Last recorded160,858 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB160 NAJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 160,858 miles

Both Rear Door Lower Edges Corroded

Front Passenger's Seat Cushion Collapsed

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F Brake Back Plate Corroded

O/S/R Tyre H Speed Rated all others T Speed Rated

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 160,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 160,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 159,546 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 159,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 157,999 miles

o/s/f seat base slightly worn but not excessive movement at this time and still secure

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2008 157,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f seat base slightly worn but not excessive movement at this time and still secure

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 144,354 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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B160 NAJ is a 1984 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 B160 NAJ, 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 B160 NAJ registered?

B160 NAJ is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 17 October 1984.

Is B160 NAJ safe to buy?

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