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A53 TYF

1983 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,433 mi
Last recorded186,433 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA53 TYF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 186,433 miles

all 4 tyres sidewalls showing signs of perishing

corrosion to door lower panels

Pass 8 Jul 2013 185,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 184,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 184,961 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 184,136 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 184,136 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

offside front & nearside front chassis badly corroded & holed but not within 30cm of suspension or brake mountings

Pass 17 Aug 2009 183,596 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 183,547 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 182,716 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 180,811 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

co high for vehicle but within tolerance

offside rear & nearside rear wheel arches corroded

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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A53 TYF is a 1983 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A53 TYF, 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 A53 TYF registered?

A53 TYF is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 10 November 1983.

Is A53 TYF safe to buy?

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