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K566 EYT

1992 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

168,721 mi
Last recorded168,721 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 EYT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 168,721 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

boot not opening from outside

check engine light on

front number plate damaged

non-cat test

offside dip beam poor

tailgate handle broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 168,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

boot not opening from outside

check engine light on

front number plate damaged

non-cat test

offside dip beam poor

offside lever on caliper not returning fully

tailgate handle broken

Fail 2 Jun 2011 168,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

colant leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 165,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 165,618 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 165,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 160,529 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 160,529 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 160,474 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounts deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 159,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 159,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 150,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 150,419 miles

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

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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K566 EYT is a 1992 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 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 K566 EYT, 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 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K566 EYT is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 28 October 1992.

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