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CLR 806Y

1983 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

379,099 mi
Last recorded379,099 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLR 806Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 379,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 378,895 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 378,894 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower suspension arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 376,761 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 376,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 375,775 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 375,774 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 373,444 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 372,592 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator lower mountings corroded resulting in slight movement

Pass 29 Nov 2007 368,274 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 368,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 358,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 358,126 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2005 337,720 miles

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 337,720 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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CLR 806Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CLR 806Y, 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 CLR 806Y registered?

CLR 806Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 15 April 1983.

Is CLR 806Y safe to buy?

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