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A70 VOV

1983 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,287 mi
Last recorded82,287 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA70 VOV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 82,287 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Aug 2010 82,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 80,763 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 80,229 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 79,672 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 78,945 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 78,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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A70 VOV is a 1983 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A70 VOV, 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 A70 VOV registered?

A70 VOV is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 2 November 1983.

Is A70 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A70 VOV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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