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K42 YJA

1993 Saab 900 I 16V

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 I 16V121,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 YJA
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 128,262 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 128,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 122,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 122,586 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 111,219 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 101,098 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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K42 YJA is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 121,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 900 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K42 YJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K42 YJA registered?

K42 YJA is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K42 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K42 YJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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