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PMY 487W

1980 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1980 Saab 90092,612 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMY 487W
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,400 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 130,395 miles

Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,482 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 127,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 120,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 114,264 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 114,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 103,095 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 103,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor and jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor and jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,072 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch is corroded

Offside Front inner wheel arch is corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 101,506 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 101,500 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 95,520 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded and minor leak

security of both registration plates suspect

Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,519 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust centre silencer corroded and minor leak

security of both registration plates suspect

Pass 27 Dec 2013 89,659 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 89,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 89,602 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 89,602 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 89,547 miles

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

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear 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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PMY 487W is a 1980 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PMY 487W, 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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PMY 487W is a 1980 Saab 900, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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