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YJF 607Y

1982 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

152,958 mi
Last recorded152,958 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Saab 900131,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJF 607Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 152,958 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 152,958 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

slight binding o/s/r brakes

Pass 2 Sep 2012 152,223 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

front cross member below radiator is corroded

offside and nearside front shock absorber lower bush's deterioated

offside and nearside front under wheel arch's have corrosion to them

offside front parking brake low effort

Fail 20 Aug 2012 152,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear 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)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongey

front cross member below radiator is corroded

offside and nearside front shock absorber lower bush's deterioated

offside and nearside front under wheel arch's have corrosion to them

offside front parking brake low effort

Pass 2 Sep 2011 151,464 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 151,464 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 150,496 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 150,493 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 148,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 147,398 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Sep 2008 147,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2007 144,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2007 144,942 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 142,688 miles

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

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

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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YJF 607Y is a 1982 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YJF 607Y, 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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What year was YJF 607Y registered?

YJF 607Y is a 1982 Saab 900, first registered on 27 October 1982.

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