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A20 FLB

1971 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

93,255 mi
Last recorded93,255 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1971 Saab 90098,165 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2011 93,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,782 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 86,140 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 86,140 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 84,306 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 83,123 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 81,621 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 81,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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A20 FLB is a 1971 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 98,165 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 A20 FLB, 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 55 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 FLB registered?

A20 FLB is a 1971 Saab 900, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is A20 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 FLB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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