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NTH 500Y

1982 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,767 mi
Last recorded51,767 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTH 500Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,767 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

brake servo corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 51,767 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working not working when lights switched on to dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside / outside wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working not working when switched on to dipped beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,763 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 51,739 miles

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

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

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

head lining hanging down partly obstructing rear view

Fail 14 Jul 2009 51,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,737 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

boot lock------o/s/f window does not open----n/s/f seat belt----fuel cap rubber crackin g

n/s/r door class is missing---centre stop light incomplete----head lining is hanging down

o/s/f handbrake effort

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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NTH 500Y is a 1982 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 NTH 500Y, 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.

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What year was NTH 500Y registered?

NTH 500Y is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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