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M138 YGK

1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,736 mi
Last recorded119,736 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo135,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 YGK
MakeSaab
Model900 SE Turbo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 119,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 119,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 110,635 miles

see advice sheet with failure

Fail 3 Sep 2007 110,631 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 103,401 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust front pipe corroded

front and rear number plates are showing age

front brake discs and pads are worn

fuel tank straps are corroded

nearside rear wheelarch is corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked strongly reccomend replacement

Fail 31 Aug 2006 103,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust front pipe corroded

front and rear number plates are showing age

front brake discs and pads are worn

fuel tank straps are corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside rear tyre badly cracked strongly reccomend replacement

How Reliable is the Saab 900 SE Turbo?

Based on 1,925 MOT tests across 419 vehicles.

64.3%
Pass Rate
6,567
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
419
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 108
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 108
Registration plate lamp not working 78
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 77
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M138 YGK is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 135,629 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M138 YGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Saab 900 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M138 YGK is a 1994 Saab 900 SE Turbo, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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