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TFA 361X

1981 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,758 mi
Last recorded34,758 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1981 Saab 900109,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFA 361X
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 34,758 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 34,710 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 34,699 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,673 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 34,624 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,524 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 34,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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TFA 361X is a 1981 Saab 900 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 109,887 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 TFA 361X, 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 45 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFA 361X registered?

TFA 361X is a 1981 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is TFA 361X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFA 361X shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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