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B427 PLU

1984 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,175 mi
Last recorded154,175 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB427 PLU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 154,175 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 153,979 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 153,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 153,451 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 152,482 miles

Hand brake travel near limits.

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

Slight roughness nearside front wheel bearing.

Fail 2 Feb 2007 152,482 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Hand brake travel near limits.

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

Slight roughness from front wheel bearing.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 150,691 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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B427 PLU is a 1984 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B427 PLU, 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 B427 PLU registered?

B427 PLU is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 25 September 1984.

Is B427 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B427 PLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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