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K986 UDD

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

165,417 mi
Last recorded165,417 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK986 UDD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 165,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 147,453 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,093 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 149,093 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 142,334 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 142,334 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 137,013 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 137,012 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 137,008 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSION AROUND PREVIOUSLY WELDED REPAIR TO O/S FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 131,215 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Fail 19 Apr 2013 131,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

OIL LEAK ENGINE

Pass 24 Apr 2012 127,476 miles

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF REAR ALE ASSEMBLY & AROUND PREVIOUSLEY WELDED REPAI TO O/S OF FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 127,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

SOME SURFACE CORROSION OF REAR ALE ASSEMBLY & AROUND PREVIOUSLEY WELDED REPAI TO O/S OF FRONT SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY (ITEMS SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 122,140 miles

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

n/s/r inner arch corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 120,608 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 120,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 118,639 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyre tread just within limit

Fail 31 Mar 2009 118,630 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

both front tyre tread just within limit

Pass 7 Apr 2008 116,670 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

one bulb inop in o/s/r side light

Fail 3 Apr 2008 116,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

one bulb inop in o/s/r side light

Pass 12 Apr 2007 114,562 miles

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

o/s/f chassis corroded, not excessive

slight free play in front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 11 Apr 2007 114,591 miles

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

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

o/s/f chassis corroded, not excessive

slight free play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 5 Apr 2006 111,723 miles

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

corrosion in under body,not excessive

o/s/f and rear brakeflexy ferrules corroded

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2006 111,723 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

corrosion in under body not exsessive

o/s/f and rear brake flexy ferrule corroded not exsessive

o/s/f bottom ball joint rubber split

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

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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K986 UDD is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 K986 UDD, 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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K986 UDD is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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