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CEG 647Y

1983 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,859 mi
Last recorded98,859 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEG 647Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2008 98,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Distortion/run out on O/S/R disc only just acceptable.

Front cross member/valance between chassis badly corroded.

Long handbrake travel only just acceptable.

O/S & N/S bonnet corrosion just acceptable.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 97,068 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 97,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All body corrossion still just acceptable.

Front underside valance/cross member corroded but not affecting chassis or considered structural.

Long handbrake lever travel.

N/S C.V. boot cracking.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,777 miles

Front cross member/valance corroded but not adversely effecting brakes or steering or structural integrity.

Long handbrake lever travel.

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

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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CEG 647Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CEG 647Y, 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 CEG 647Y registered?

CEG 647Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is CEG 647Y safe to buy?

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