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YEL 642Y

1982 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

136,214 mi
Last recorded136,214 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 642Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 136,214 miles

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.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 135,344 miles

gaffa tape used on n/s front & offside rear wheel arches.

please see vt32 issued 05/09/2008 exclude items 019, 023, 024

Fail 9 Oct 2008 135,334 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 135,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 133,054 miles

see vt32 issued 30/08/2007

Fail 30 Aug 2007 132,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 130,556 miles

please see vt32 issued 21/07/2006

Fail 21 Jul 2006 130,514 miles

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?

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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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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