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VAP 522Y

1982 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,782 mi
Last recorded70,782 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAP 522Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 70,782 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,396 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 69,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 66,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,879 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,276 miles

oil leaks

Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,276 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2011 54,912 miles

indicator switch worn

n/s washer poor

Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,917 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres outer walls cracked perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 47,263 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2009 47,262 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,213 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 46,972 miles

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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VAP 522Y is a 1982 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VAP 522Y, 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 VAP 522Y registered?

VAP 522Y is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1982.

Is VAP 522Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for VAP 522Y shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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