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B434 TPO

1984 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,667 mi
Last recorded183,667 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB434 TPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 183,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

tail pipe loose

Pass 30 Jun 2011 181,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 180,976 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 179,137 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 179,114 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 175,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 171,324 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 171,322 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 165,203 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 165,201 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 159,623 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 159,623 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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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B434 TPO is a 1984 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B434 TPO, 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 B434 TPO registered?

B434 TPO is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B434 TPO safe to buy?

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