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BDF 683Y

1983 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,356 mi
Last recorded115,356 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDF 683Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Jul 2009 115,356 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 115,312 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 114,931 miles

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

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

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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BDF 683Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BDF 683Y, 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

How do I check the history of BDF 683Y?

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What year was BDF 683Y registered?

BDF 683Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is BDF 683Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDF 683Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BDF 683Y have outstanding finance?

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