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DLU 400Y

1983 Saab 900

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,678 mi
Last recorded144,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLU 400Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 144,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 144,662 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 143,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear boot pan corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 143,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 140,719 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 135,977 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 128,155 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 127,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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DLU 400Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DLU 400Y, 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 DLU 400Y registered?

DLU 400Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1983.

Is DLU 400Y safe to buy?

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