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YNU 30Y

1983 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNU 30Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2006 147,918 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 147,872 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YNU 30Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 100,136 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 YNU 30Y, 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 43 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YNU 30Y registered?

YNU 30Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 23 March 1983.

Is YNU 30Y safe to buy?

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