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K217 YTG

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

220,927 mi
Last recorded220,927 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK217 YTG
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 220,927 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 220,177 miles

slight corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 2 Oct 2020 219,424 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 13 Sep 2019 217,707 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 216,835 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 216,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 215,366 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 214,648 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

headlamps slightly hazed

Pass 11 Jul 2014 212,783 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 203,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 193,586 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 183,265 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 182,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 176,744 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 176,744 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 169,813 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 162,945 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 162,945 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 153,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 153,607 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 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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K217 YTG is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 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 K217 YTG, 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 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K217 YTG registered?

K217 YTG is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 24 March 1993.

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