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K418 YPC

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,684 mi
Last recorded89,684 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK418 YPC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 89,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 89,629 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,624 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 89,620 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 89,620 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,457 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

wipers worn

Pass 12 May 2016 89,215 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 89,214 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,413 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 86,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,333 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 83,376 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 82,267 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 81,308 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 79,986 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 79,986 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake judder

signs of oil leaking engine-gearbox area

slight exhaust leak centre joint

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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K418 YPC is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K418 YPC, 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 K418 YPC registered?

K418 YPC is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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