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K198 YFJ

1992 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

252,826 mi
Last recorded252,826 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 YFJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 252,826 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 252,823 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 251,670 miles

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))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 251,668 miles

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))

Pass 16 May 2019 249,858 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear axle and suspension arms corroding

Fail 16 May 2019 249,858 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 248,593 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 240,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 240,055 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 235,281 miles

Nearside head light bolts missing

n/s/f and n/s/r brake discs slightly warped

Fail 21 Jul 2015 235,281 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 227,870 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 227,870 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 213,218 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 203,322 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 194,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 194,570 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 184,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 184,674 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 177,405 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 171,121 miles

front no plate cracked

rear tyres slight perishing/cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2008 171,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked

rear tyres slight perishing/cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2007 158,161 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 158,080 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 149,439 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 149,439 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 141,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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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