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PLD 613W

1980 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,808 mi
Last recorded99,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLD 613W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 99,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,073 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 99,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 98,109 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 98,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,110 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,973 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,333 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,573 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 89,202 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 89,200 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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PLD 613W is a 1980 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PLD 613W, 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.

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What year was PLD 613W registered?

PLD 613W is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is PLD 613W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLD 613W shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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