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K215 CTF

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

224,059 mi
Last recorded224,059 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK215 CTF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 224,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 224,052 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 220,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

indicator switch does not always stay in locked postion when turning right

Fail 16 May 2014 220,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

indicator switch does not always stay in locked postion when turning right

Pass 28 May 2013 211,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 211,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2012 202,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

engine breather insicure

light corrosion on both lower parts of doors

n/s rear underside of sill/floor corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear axle beam corroded

various exhaust rubbers deteriorated

various pipes perished under bonnet

Pass 3 Apr 2012 202,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

engine breather insicure

light corrosion on both lower parts of doors

n/s rear underside of sill/floor corroded

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

o/s rear hand brake cable outer casing deteriorated

rear axle beam corroded

various exhaust rubbers deteriorated

various pipes perished under bonnet

Pass 21 Mar 2011 192,276 miles

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

n/s inner rear sill end corroded

n/s rear lower wheel arch corroded

oil leaks in various places

Fail 21 Mar 2011 192,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s inner rear sill end corroded

n/s rear lower wheel arch corroded

oil leaks in various places

Pass 23 Mar 2010 184,954 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 184,954 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 166,646 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 166,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 155,005 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 155,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 149,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 149,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 136,609 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 136,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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
Full Saab 900 reliability report

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K215 CTF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 K215 CTF, 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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K215 CTF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 4 January 1993.

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