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K25 FAC

1993 Saab 900

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,024 mi
Last recorded173,024 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 FAC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 173,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear axle ones (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 173,021 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear axle ones (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 173,018 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear axle ones (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,385 miles

both rear trailing arms corroded not excessive

nearside c.v gaitor deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 162,174 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 162,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 160,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bowl dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front brake hose furrle corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 160,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bowl dull (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front shock absorber body corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front brake hose furrle corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 160,320 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)

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area of lower suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 157,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested rear exhaust insecure (7.3.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or from inside (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 155,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 154,347 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 152,950 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 152,950 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 151,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 149,891 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 144,099 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 144,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K25 FAC is a 1993 Saab 900 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 K25 FAC, 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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K25 FAC is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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