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CVK 2J

1990 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

184,833 mi
Last recorded184,833 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Saab 900131,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVK 2J
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 184,833 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2018 184,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2017 183,700 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2017 183,693 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to floor (2.4.A.3)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 178,289 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 178,289 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 173,320 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 168,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 162,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 155,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 139,735 miles

advise off side front inner winf area corroded

advise some movement in off side front seat base

advise windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2010 129,731 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 129,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s front jacking point corroded

slight bind fron brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2009 122,609 miles

headlamp switch loose

Fail 2 Apr 2009 122,606 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

headlamp switch loose

Pass 8 Apr 2008 117,937 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 117,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 117,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 114,493 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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CVK 2J is a 1990 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CVK 2J, 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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CVK 2J is a 1990 Saab 900, first registered on 17 March 1990.

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