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B4 YAG

1991 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,181 mi
Last recorded195,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Saab 900136,403 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 YAG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 195,181 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 194,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 191,104 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 187,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 187,839 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 186,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 186,771 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 184,222 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 182,482 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 179,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 179,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 175,403 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 172,800 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 170,222 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 166,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre has fouled inner wheel arch but no visible signs on tyre sidewall!

Fail 13 Jan 2012 166,973 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre has fouled inner wheel arch but no visible signs on tyre sidewall!

Pass 7 Jan 2011 163,149 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 163,149 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2010 160,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 155,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 151,928 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 149,049 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 149,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 139,966 miles

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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B4 YAG is a 1991 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B4 YAG, 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 B4 YAG registered?

B4 YAG is a 1991 Saab 900, first registered on 27 June 1991.

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