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YEH 608X

1982 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,514 mi
Last recorded160,514 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEH 608X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 160,514 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 160,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 160,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F Brake binding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 160,502 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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YEH 608X is a 1982 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YEH 608X, 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 YEH 608X registered?

YEH 608X is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 19 January 1982.

Is YEH 608X safe to buy?

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