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OTF 161X

1982 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,623 mi
Last recorded151,623 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOTF 161X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 151,623 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 151,611 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/SR Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath floor & suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 151,604 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 151,515 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 151,576 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 151,561 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floor pans (2.4.A.3)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2016 151,552 miles

oil leak.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 151,531 miles

oil leak.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 151,472 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2014 151,472 miles

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)

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2013 151,455 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion n/s/r outer sill.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 151,427 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 151,382 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 151,329 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 151,288 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 151,267 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 151,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 151,103 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 151,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 151,094 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

A LOT OF FREE PLAY IN STEERING. ONLY JUST PASSABLE. O/S HEADLIGHT REFLECTOR DETERIORATED. REAR No PLATE DETERIORATED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN POORLY WELDED MANY TIMES BEFORE.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 151,037 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 151,037 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion in non precribed areas ;offside front door step,nearside front doorstep,nearside front chassis.

play in steering

Pass 19 Sep 2005 151,002 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OTF 161X is a 1982 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OTF 161X, 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 OTF 161X registered?

OTF 161X is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 1 May 1982.

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