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B435 TPO

1984 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,115 mi
Last recorded103,115 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Saab 900129,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB435 TPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2009 103,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Both front door windows do not open

General oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 102,241 miles

Bad oil leaks

Both front cv boots starting to perish

Both front windows will not open

Engine starting to smoke

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlight switch slightly loose (twists when operated)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 102,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Bad oil leaks

Both front cv boots starting to perish

Both front windows will not open

Emissions need to be rechecked when exhaust repairs have been carried out

Engine starting to smoke

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Headlight switch slightly loose (twists when operated)

Offside rea tyre inner sidewall starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2007 101,237 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 101,237 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,699 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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B435 TPO is a 1984 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B435 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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B435 TPO is a 1984 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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