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K178 TRT

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,417 mi
Last recorded198,417 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 TRT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 198,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 196,237 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

petrol tank straps rusted

Fail 30 Nov 2016 196,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

petrol tank straps rusted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 194,669 miles

Offside Front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not excessive

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 191,872 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 188,787 miles

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

nsf cv gaiter slight cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2014 188,787 miles

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

nsf cv gaiter slight cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2013 184,418 miles

steering rack slight sweating

Pass 30 Jan 2012 180,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 176,507 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 176,507 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 4 Feb 2010 172,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 172,910 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 168,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2009 168,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 164,922 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Feb 2007 160,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 155,987 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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K178 TRT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K178 TRT, 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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K178 TRT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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