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PTX 693Y

1982 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,742 mi
Last recorded94,742 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTX 693Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 94,742 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

no rear seat belts fitted

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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PTX 693Y is a 1982 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 PTX 693Y, 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 PTX 693Y registered?

PTX 693Y is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 21 October 1982.

Is PTX 693Y safe to buy?

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