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A459 GBF

1983 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,698 mi
Last recorded121,698 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA459 GBF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,094 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,031 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2010 97,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,039 miles

strong smell of fuel

Fail 16 Apr 2007 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

strong smell of fuel

Pass 6 Apr 2006 80,087 miles

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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A459 GBF is a 1983 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A459 GBF, 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 A459 GBF registered?

A459 GBF is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 19 October 1983.

Is A459 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A459 GBF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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