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K238 YFC

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

203,519 mi
Last recorded203,519 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 YFC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 203,519 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 201,753 miles

Nearside Front calliper slight sweat

brake pipes corroded front

cv boot slight perished

doors corroded and holed

rear springs corroded

sweat from rack

vehicle rusty underside due to age

Pass 2 Feb 2018 197,885 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease both inner joints (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight sweat from calliper

coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

doors corroded and holed

sweat from rack

vehicle rusty underside due to age

Fail 30 Jan 2018 197,880 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 2 hole in subframe at o/s/f (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole in sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease both inner joints (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front slight sweat from calliper

coil spring corroded rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

doors corroded and holed

sweat from rack

vehicle rusty underside due to age

Pass 10 Feb 2017 194,087 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slight sweat from calliper

Fail 8 Feb 2017 194,078 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slight sweat from calliper

Pass 11 Feb 2016 189,613 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (all) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 184,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 180,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to properly in spect welding due to excessive underseal

Fail 25 Jan 2014 180,964 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 180,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 176,295 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 176,236 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 173,624 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 170,501 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 168,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 165,197 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 165,197 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 161,730 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 161,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 157,230 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 157,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 149,922 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 149,922 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K238 YFC is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 K238 YFC, 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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K238 YFC is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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