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LGB 222Y

1983 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,610 mi
Last recorded63,610 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLGB 222Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 63,610 miles

Slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2021 63,549 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 63,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at middle and rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer c.v. gaitor leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive from both engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 62,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight engine and gearbox leak

Pass 31 May 2016 62,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 62,156 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak at en gine and gearbox.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,654 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight oil leaks at engine and gearbox

Pass 16 May 2013 61,154 miles

slight oil leaks at engine and gearbox.

Pass 16 May 2012 60,721 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 May 2012 60,721 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,215 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 59,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,361 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,815 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 56,815 miles

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

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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LGB 222Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LGB 222Y, 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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What year was LGB 222Y registered?

LGB 222Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 28 January 1983.

Is LGB 222Y safe to buy?

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