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DNC 241Y

1983 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDNC 241Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2008 145,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Battery tray excessively corroded and holed, not in a prescribed area

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 144,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 144,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 143,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 143,899 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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DNC 241Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1983 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 100,136 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 DNC 241Y, 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 43 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DNC 241Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 25 April 1983.

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