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YBS 1

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,604 mi
Last recorded106,604 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBS 1
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 106,604 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 106,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 106,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 105,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 105,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 105,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 105,043 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,740 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing showing signs of corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,206 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,566 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 101,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 100,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 99,064 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,064 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 98,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,786 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 96,562 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 95,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,007 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 94,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 92,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 89,698 miles

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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YBS 1 is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 131,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBS 1, 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 36 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YBS 1 registered?

YBS 1 is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 12 June 1990.

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