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A536 PTL

1983 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,037 mi
Last recorded68,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA536 PTL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 68,037 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 66,375 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 65,839 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 65,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 65,065 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 64,131 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 62,603 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,020 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 60,191 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 58,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,598 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,271 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 56,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,889 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise about position of rev counter.

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,889 miles

advise about position of rev counter.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 55,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 54,770 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 54,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,204 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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A536 PTL is a 1983 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A536 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A536 PTL registered?

A536 PTL is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 26 August 1983.

Is A536 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A536 PTL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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