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A797 SYT

1983 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA797 SYT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2012 93,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 93,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2011 93,198 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 93,198 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 91,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 90,844 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 90,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 89,351 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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A797 SYT is a 1983 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A797 SYT, 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 A797 SYT registered?

A797 SYT is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 11 August 1983.

Is A797 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A797 SYT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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