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VIA 900

1992 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

175,651 mi
Last recorded175,651 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1992 Saab 900130,972 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 900
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 175,651 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 175,547 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 175,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch - boot well. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2012 175,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 168,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 168,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2010 161,199 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 161,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 150,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2008 150,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2007 144,693 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 138,323 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 138,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

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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VIA 900 is a 1992 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 130,972 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 VIA 900, 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 34 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VIA 900 registered?

VIA 900 is a 1992 Saab 900, first registered on 21 January 1992.

Is VIA 900 safe to buy?

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