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ExpiredMileage
252,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wish bone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wish bone mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
rear axle and suspension arms corroding
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
rear axle and suspension arms corroding
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside head light bolts missing
n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs slightly warped
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside head light bolts missing
n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs slightly warped
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
front no plate cracked
rear tyres slight perishing/cracking
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front no plate cracked
rear tyres slight perishing/cracking
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 900?
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K198 YFJ is a 1992 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 K198 YFJ, 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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K198 YFJ is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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