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K972 JYD

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,604 mi
Last recorded176,604 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 JYD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 176,604 miles

battery loose

brake pipes, hoses and floor corroded

front brake hoses perished

head lamp wiper blades in poor cond

near side rear wheel arch damaged

o/s/f lower shocker bush worn

rear brake pads look low - advise to check with wheels removed

steering rack boots very oily

Pass 26 Feb 2010 171,202 miles

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

brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2009 165,702 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

suspect pin hole in n/s/f outer c.v boot

Pass 11 Mar 2008 158,453 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 158,453 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 151,461 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 151,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 142,064 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 142,064 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K972 JYD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 K972 JYD, 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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What year was K972 JYD registered?

K972 JYD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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