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A4 OSA

1991 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,126 mi
Last recorded120,126 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OSA
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,126 miles

Front sub frame has corrosion

Nearside centre floor has corrosion

Offside Rear boot floor has corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2018 120,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front sub frame has corrosion

Nearside centre floor has corrosion

Offside Rear boot floor has corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,898 miles

slight corrosion to nsr floor pan

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

slight corrosion to nsr floor pan

Fail 3 Aug 2016 116,760 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter corroded

slight corrosion to nsr floor pan

Fail 7 Aug 2015 115,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 113,288 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 113,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 113,010 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 113,010 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 112,810 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN TYRE WALLS.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2009 111,630 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,630 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 110,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,109 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 109,109 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FONT METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 7 Jul 2006 100,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A4 OSA is a 1991 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1991 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 136,403 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 A4 OSA, 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 35 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 OSA registered?

A4 OSA is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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