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BOD 558Y

1982 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,301 mi
Last recorded70,301 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOD 558Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 70,301 miles

Oil leak

corrossion to front lower body , but not structual or in a prescribed area

Fail 2 Aug 2010 70,301 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

corrossion to front lower body , but not structual or in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 67,572 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,385 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 61,431 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BOD 558Y is a 1982 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1982 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 131,106 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 BOD 558Y, 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 44 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BOD 558Y registered?

BOD 558Y is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 14 August 1982.

Is BOD 558Y safe to buy?

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