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A260 ATV

1983 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA260 ATV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 84,330 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 84,330 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 76,061 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 75,921 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,485 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 68,393 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,897 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Sep 2021 61,896 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2020 57,039 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 28 Sep 2020 57,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 2 Sep 2019 53,461 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 51,717 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 51,580 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,761 miles

fuel cap sealing washer perrished

Fail 27 Jul 2016 50,761 miles

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

fuel cap sealing washer perrished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 49,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,014 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 47,014 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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A260 ATV is a 1983 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 A260 ATV, 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 A260 ATV registered?

A260 ATV is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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