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C18 AAB

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 AAB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 104,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 103,105 miles

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

OFFSIDE HANDBRAKE EFFORT WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

Pass 21 May 2024 100,925 miles

Engine check light on

Front suspension components corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension components becoming corroded/deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2024 100,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Engine check light on

Front suspension components corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear suspension components becoming corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2023 98,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 19 May 2022 96,805 miles

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

front subframe has surface corrosion

rear suspension components have some surface corrosion

Fail 17 May 2022 96,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Check engine light on (EML ON) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake cable touching road wheel (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 91,279 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 85,355 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 85,353 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 82,322 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 82,321 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2006 74,907 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 74,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2006 74,842 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks around engine area †n/s rear tyre been repaired

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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C18 AAB is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 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 C18 AAB, 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 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C18 AAB is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 May 1992.

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