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GTF 822W

1980 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTF 822W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2007 109,871 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 108,475 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 108,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 105,666 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 105,666 miles

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

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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GTF 822W is a 1980 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1980 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 92,612 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 GTF 822W, 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 46 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 GTF 822W registered?

GTF 822W is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 5 August 1980.

Is GTF 822W safe to buy?

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