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K285 LSL

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,925 mi
Last recorded146,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK285 LSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 146,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s wiper blade worn

n/s/f tyre worn at edges

o/s/f seat belt stalk damaged

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2014 144,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drag at o/s/f brake

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

play at steering column top bush

Fail 27 Jan 2014 144,406 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drag at o/s/f brake

o/s wiper blade torn

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

play at steering column top bush

Pass 5 Feb 2013 140,389 miles

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

indicator switch not locking in position[right turn]

Fail 4 Feb 2013 140,389 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

indicator switch not locking in position[right turn]

Pass 7 Feb 2012 137,168 miles

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

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

o/s/f cv joint noisey

Pass 14 Feb 2011 133,848 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 133,848 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,980 miles

corrosion at o/s/f and rear brake flexi hoses ferrules

corrosion at o/s/r brake pipe

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Feb 2009 122,271 miles

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

corrosion at o/s/f and o/s/r brake flexi hoses ferrules

Fail 2 Feb 2009 122,271 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion at o/s/f and o/s/r brake flexi hoses ferrules

Pass 29 Jan 2008 117,686 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 113,415 miles

front tyres close to limit

Fail 22 Jan 2007 113,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 107,627 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 107,627 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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K285 LSL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K285 LSL, 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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K285 LSL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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