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FIW 96

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,100 mi
Last recorded191,100 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 96
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2015 191,100 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 187,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 185,754 miles

Oil leak

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 185,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

advise front brake pads wearing low.

advise metal brake pipes corroded.

advise rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 175,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all suspension,brakes and steering components corroded.

advise chassis corroded.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 175,567 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all suspension,brakes and steering components corroded.

advise chassis corroded.

advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 166,866 miles

advise brakes,steering,exhaust and suspension components corroding

advise centre exhaust section slight blow

advise chassis corroding at both rear suspension areas

advise chassis rear end corroding

advise fog lamp and hazard light switches sticky operation

advise fuel filter and connections corroding

advise handbrake travel high

advise metal brake pies corroding

advise off side front inner wing area corroding

advise power steering rack-pipes weeping

Pass 15 Jan 2010 159,924 miles

advise alot of corroison inner wing front area

advise brakes,suspension,exhaust and steering components all corroded

advise chassis very corroded in places

advise front anti roll bar bushes worn

advise front subframe corroded

advise power steering pipes weeping

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight exhaust blow rear section

Fail 15 Jan 2010 159,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise alot of corroison inner wing front area

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly

advise brakes,suspension,exhaust and steering components all corroded

advise chassis very corroded in places

advise front anti roll bar bushes worn

advise front subframe corroded

advise off side front brake flexi hose perished

advise power steering pipes weeping

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

advise slight exhaust blow rear section

Pass 16 Jan 2009 149,302 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 149,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 141,393 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 135,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 129,804 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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FIW 96 is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FIW 96, 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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What year was FIW 96 registered?

FIW 96 is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 30 January 1992.

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