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K255 GSC

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,519 mi
Last recorded80,519 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK255 GSC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 80,519 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 79,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 79,184 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 79,179 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 4 May 2016 77,437 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 76,399 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,204 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,039 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 70,248 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

frqnt number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2008 69,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,802 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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K255 GSC is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 K255 GSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K255 GSC registered?

K255 GSC is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1993.

Is K255 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K255 GSC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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