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A739 PPO

1983 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,610 mi
Last recorded93,610 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA739 PPO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 93,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 93,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 93,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 93,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 92,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 92,720 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper stabilizer arm bush inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,875 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 89,048 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 88,955 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp glass broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp glass broken

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 82,946 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,793 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 78,784 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine has an oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2015 75,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mounts deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,215 miles

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

Oil leak

drivers set loose ,but secure

instrument clocks not lighting up

manifold cracked

rear back box exhuast offside hanger cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers set loose ,but secure

instrument clocks not lighting up

manifold cracked

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

Oil leak

rear back box exhuast offside hanger cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 70,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 70,203 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

BATTERY INSECURE

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,075 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 70,075 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 69,996 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,377 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 68,055 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 67,353 miles

pin hole in n/s drive shaft gaiter † †o/s drive shaft gaiter becoming perished

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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A739 PPO is a 1983 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A739 PPO, 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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A739 PPO is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 8 December 1983.

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