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UIW 3485

1999 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,950 mi
Last recorded111,950 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Saab 900121,107 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 3485
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 111,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerwheel arch in front of wheel within 30 cm of suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leaks from top hose and header tank area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Dipped beam pattern deteriorating.

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hole in n/s/f wheel arch behind wheel not within 30cm of any mount

Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,560 miles

both rear hand brake outer cables deteriorating

front pads over half worn

o/s c.v.boot cracking

o/s/f brake flexi hose deteriorating

oil leak on engine

slight blow on exhaust from front pipe and middle section

Fail 16 Mar 2015 110,592 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear hand brake outer cables deteriorating

front pads over half worn

o/s c.v.boot cracking

o/s/f brake flexi hose deteriorating

oil leak on engine

slight blow on exhaust from front pipe and middle section

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,451 miles

n/s headlamp dim

slight play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush and anti roll bar bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2014 106,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

n/s headlamp dim

nails in n/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/f lower shock absorber bush and anti roll bar bushes

slight power steering leak rack area

Pass 21 Mar 2013 101,640 miles

n/s/f bottom shocker bush worn

o/s and n/s cv boots cracking

o/s/f brake hose cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Mar 2013 101,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f bottom shocker bush worn

o/s and n/s cv boots cracking

o/s/f brake hose cracking

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Mar 2012 96,843 miles

o/s & n/s c.v. boots cracking

slight blow from exhaust

underbody hevily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2009 90,037 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 89,971 miles

both door catching on bonnet when closed

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear seatbelts twisted

condensation in n/s headlamp

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2005 83,411 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 83,411 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

slight play in steering o/s

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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UIW 3485 is a 1999 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 121,107 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 UIW 3485, 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 27 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UIW 3485 registered?

UIW 3485 is a 1999 Saab 900, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is UIW 3485 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIW 3485 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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