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K840 YBL

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,282 mi
Last recorded190,282 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 YBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 190,282 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2024 190,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 188,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nsf flexi brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsf jacking point is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp reflector worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osr inner wheel arch (front of arch) is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 188,752 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery clamp not fitted (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Osr brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nsf flexi brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nsf jacking point is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Headlamp reflector worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Osr inner wheel arch (front of arch) is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear noplate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 185,618 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 183,998 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 183,937 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 183,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 183,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 178,668 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 21 Jun 2007 178,668 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2006 173,486 miles

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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K840 YBL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K840 YBL, 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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K840 YBL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 March 1993.

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