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K715 YCW

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,611 mi
Last recorded183,611 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK715 YCW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 183,611 miles

both front and both rear pads are wearing thin

both front anti roll barr end bushes have slight play

offside front chassis showing signs of corrosion but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Nov 2013 181,829 miles

both front tyres are low

both lower ball joints have slight play

corrosion is developing around tne n/s/r spring mounting

corrosion is present around the front subframe

front brake pads are low

rear brake pads are worn

Fail 31 Oct 2013 181,821 miles

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

both front tyres are low

both lower ball joints have slight play

corrosion is developing around tne n/s/r spring mounting

corrosion is present around the front subframe

front brake pads are low

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 179,206 miles

corrosion is present to rear chassis/spring mounting areas

front brake discs are worn

front shock absorber bushes are deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2012 179,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion is present to rear chassis/spring mounting areas

front brake discs are worn

front shock absorber bushes are deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2011 177,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 176,854 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 176,854 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 169,622 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2009 169,616 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front jacking point corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 157,209 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 143,409 miles

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

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

corrosion to the nearside front inner wing

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2006 128,556 miles

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

rear flexi brake hose ferule corroded

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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K715 YCW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K715 YCW, 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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K715 YCW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 17 February 1993.

Is K715 YCW safe to buy?

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