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ELB 500Y

1983 Saab 900

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,388 mi
Last recorded73,388 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELB 500Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 73,388 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 70,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 70,609 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bearing noisy.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,673 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 67,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 67,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 64,723 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 64,425 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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ELB 500Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ELB 500Y, 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 ELB 500Y registered?

ELB 500Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 20 May 1983.

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