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KVL 55Y

1983 Saab 900

Cream Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,511 mi
Last recorded129,511 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 1983 Saab 900100,136 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVL 55Y
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 129,511 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan various suspension components /coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both head lamps dim on limit

oil leaks

small blow on exhaust joint /clamp

smell of fuel no obvious leaks at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2023 129,505 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan various suspension components /coil springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both head lamps dim on limit

hand brake travel high

oil leaks

small blow on exhaust joint /clamp

smell of fuel no obvious leaks at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2021 128,265 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FLEX HOSE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL HIGH ON LIMIT

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DAMP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

SLIGHT BIND ON OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VARIOUS POINTS OF FLOOR PAN VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONANTS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front cv boot damp

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2019 124,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot perished and cracked

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks/o/s/r lower shocker bush worn. parking brake lever has side movement/

Fail 1 Oct 2019 124,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front cv boot perished and cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire on limit /tire nailed (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on bars on limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks/o/s/r lower shocker bush worn. parking brake lever has side movement/

Pass 5 Oct 2018 120,318 miles

oil leaks

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lower shocker bush worn

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 120,310 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear lower shocker bush worn

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively side movement (1.1.6 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,941 miles

Nearside Front washer jet poor spray patern

Nearside Rear suspension arms bushes soft/front pads lose in caliper

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on limit (1.7.5a)

near side rear suspension soft/front disc pads lose in fittings knocking when brakeing

Fail 22 Sep 2016 108,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced on limit (1.7.5a)

near side rear suspension soft/front disc pads lose in fittings knocking when brakeing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,660 miles

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2015 103,653 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,185 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 100,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 100,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,170 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 98,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 95,958 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 93,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,182 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 90,182 miles

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 87,655 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 87,567 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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KVL 55Y is a 1983 Saab 900 in Cream with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1983 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 100,136 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 KVL 55Y, 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 43 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KVL 55Y is a 1983 Saab 900, first registered on 8 June 1983.

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