MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,511 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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
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/
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/
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))
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
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)
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
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
off side front tyre wearing on edges
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
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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?
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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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