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K168 JSR

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,478 mi
Last recorded127,478 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK168 JSR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2023 127,478 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no kick up (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced suspension arm pin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced pin (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 3 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective unable to test as washers not working (3.4 (b) (i))

drivers door heavily corroded and holed

Pass 21 Apr 2021 127,461 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivers door holed

Fail 21 Apr 2021 127,461 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended centre lap belt (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers door holed

Pass 15 Feb 2019 114,064 miles

Drivers door corroded and holed on under side

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 88,456 miles

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

Centre exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 76,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,817 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 72,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 72,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 68,812 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 68,812 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,164 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 63,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,678 miles

High leval brake light not working

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 58,678 miles

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

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

High leval brake light not working

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 48,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,786 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 46,786 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 43,555 miles

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 Jan 2008 40,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,232 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 36,232 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 32,897 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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K168 JSR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 128,045 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 K168 JSR, 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 33 years old, this Saab 900 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K168 JSR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 11 January 1993.

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