MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion (excessive) to front lower crossmember
heavy oil leak
nearside hand brake weak
offside front brake hose ferrules corroded
power steering operation seems weak
steering belt perishing
extensive corrosion and previos repairs, in my opinion this vehicle would brake up in the event of a serious accident.
gaffa tape used on n/s front & offside rear wheel arches.
please see vt32 issued 05/09/2008 exclude items 019, 023, 024
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
gaffa tape used on n/s front & offside rear wheel arches.
please see vt32 issued 05/09/2008 exclude items 019, 023, 024
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
20% front brake imbalance
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front lower chassis crossmember excessive corrosion
front suspension springs lower seats corroded
fuel tank straps corroded
nearside frontr outer brake pad worn thin
offside front floor corroded & holed
offside wing cooroded weak at battery
vehicle underside corroding in areas many previous repairs. body corrosion not to become jagged / sharp
washer hose leaking under bonnet
Oil leak
see vt32 issued 30/08/2007
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake & clutch pedal rubbers have wear.
coolant leak?
corrosion at front & rear suspension,mounting areas, front spring seats,fuel tank straps. †Body corrosion not to become sharp/jagged
handbrake effiency near limit / weak
nearside front brake disc ,back plate rotten
offside front brake hose ferrule corroded
power-steering belt perishing
very excessive oil leak
please see vt32 issued 21/07/2006
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
21% front brake imbalance
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
battery insecure
corrosion fuel tank straps
corrosion under battery
front lower body panel rotten
high degree of body corrosion
nearside front brake disc , back plate rotten
nearside track rod end , seal split
offside front hub nut locking poor
oil leak
power steering belt perishing
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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YEL 642Y is a 1982 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 YEL 642Y, 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.
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YEL 642Y is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 9 August 1982.
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