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PGM 626X

1982 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,915 mi
Last recorded221,915 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGM 626X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 221,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 221,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 220,743 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 220,743 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 219,255 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 219,245 miles

Emissions not tested car will not run on tick over (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 216,026 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 214,973 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 211,979 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 211,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 206,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 196,294 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 184,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

slight bind offside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2011 184,574 miles

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

slight bind offside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 174,181 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 153,122 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 142,814 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2006 135,179 miles

Oil leak

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)

power steering action poor

Pass 10 Oct 2005 128,644 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2005 128,569 miles

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

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

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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PGM 626X is a 1982 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGM 626X, 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 PGM 626X registered?

PGM 626X is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 12 July 1982.

Is PGM 626X safe to buy?

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