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SJT 957X

1982 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,700 mi
Last recorded63,700 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 957X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 63,700 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2018 63,627 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,603 miles

Brake pads worn all round

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Fail 15 Oct 2015 62,603 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pads worn all round

Limited reserve handbrake travel

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,146 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,423 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,193 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 46,059 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,059 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,855 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 45,590 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,994 miles

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

n/s/r begining to bind

Pass 3 Oct 2006 44,513 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 44,507 miles

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

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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SJT 957X is a 1982 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJT 957X, 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 SJT 957X registered?

SJT 957X is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 25 November 1982.

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The MOT history for SJT 957X shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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