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K423 UFR

1992 Saab 900 XS

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,799 mi
Last recorded189,799 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1992 Saab 900 XS127,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 UFR
MakeSaab
Model900 XS
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 189,799 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advanced play in front seats

corrosion to rear floorpan

dampness around steering rack

drain hole o/s rear outer sill by welding repair on seat belt prescribed area limit

front chassis legs corroded

o/s track rod end boot split

rear brake pipes corroded to limit requires attention

welding repairs to o/s rear outer sill and arch

Fail 8 May 2009 189,799 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advanced play in front seats

corrosion to rear floorpan

dampness around steering rack

drain hole o/s rear outer sill by welding repair on seat belt prescribed area limit

front chassis legs corroded

o/s track rod end boot split

rear brake pipes corroded to limit requires attention

welding repairs to o/s rear outer sill and arch

Fail 16 Sep 2008 184,110 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

corrosion to boot floor

cuts in n/s/r tyre side wall not showing cord needs attention

engine/gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front and rear flexible brake hose furrels corroded

front and rear suspension bushes age cracking

front and rear suspension components corroded

front flexible brake hoses age cracking

front wipers poor needs attention

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s chassis rail heavly corroded may need attention soon

o/s/f headlight beam image poor needs attention

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

o/s/f seatbelt stalk button has a hole but works ok

o/s/f track rod end dust cover split no movement found at time of test

rear meatl brake pipes heavly corroded may need attention soon

small stone chips in windscreen

stone chip in o/s/f headlight

Pass 25 Apr 2008 181,259 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 181,259 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 169,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 160,707 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 160,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Saab 900 XS?

Based on 2,774 MOT tests across 640 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
7,348
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
640
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 169
position lamp(s) not working 133
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 121
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 116
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K423 UFR is a 1992 Saab 900 XS in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 XS models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 127,826 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 XS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K423 UFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 XS typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Saab 900 XS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K423 UFR registered?

K423 UFR is a 1992 Saab 900 XS, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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