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K276 FDT

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

179,441 mi
Last recorded179,441 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK276 FDT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2024 179,441 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 179,039 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 179,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 172,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

check engine light on

wear in indicator switch ,still operational.

Fail 11 Mar 2021 172,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe blowing,also had temp. repair. (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion o/s sill/door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both front brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion o/s/r wheel arch by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

check engine light on

wear in indicator switch ,still operational.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 168,219 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear and bodies have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

indicator switch shows signs of wear

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

small split in o/s wiper

Fail 28 Feb 2020 168,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down at steering wheel/top of column (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear and bodies have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

indicator switch shows signs of wear

mid section exhaust rubbers splitting

slight fluctuation on front brakes in rollers

small split in o/s wiper

Pass 4 Feb 2019 164,091 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 164,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patten (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg around lower arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 161,440 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 161,440 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 158,727 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 158,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 155,498 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,554 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 152,554 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 150,107 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 150,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 10 Jan 2013 146,995 miles

alternator insecure

slight fluctuating from front brake readings

Fail 8 Jan 2013 146,995 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

alternator insecure

slight fluctuating from front brake readings

Pass 21 Nov 2011 143,873 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 143,873 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 143,554 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 143,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 142,110 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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K276 FDT is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 K276 FDT, 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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K276 FDT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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