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K302 TKK

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

211,022 mi
Last recorded211,022 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK302 TKK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 211,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 211,022 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 210,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded.

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

Waterpump/alternator bearing noisy ?

Pass 21 May 2014 209,953 miles

NO rear seats fitted at time of test.

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded.

Water pump noisey/worn.?

Fail 13 May 2014 209,942 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded.

Water pump noisey/worn.?

Pass 16 May 2013 209,403 miles

Exhaust knocks at rear.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Water pump noisey ?

Fail 13 May 2013 209,385 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust knocks at rear.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Water pump noisey ?

Fail 6 Jun 2012 208,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded.

Spare tyre underinflated.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 208,513 miles

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded.

Spare tyre underinflated.

Pass 16 May 2011 206,144 miles

Front rubber bump stops deteriorating.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 206,138 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc's lipped.

Front rubber bump stops deteriorating.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

One rear exhaust mounting ring deteriorating.

Pass 13 May 2010 200,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

OS wiper blade split at ends.

OSF tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 192,683 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged.

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Indicator stalk switch worn.

OSR tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak

Parking brake cables casings corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 192,521 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Alternator belts worn. Power steering belt worn.

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

Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Indicator stalk switch worn.

NSR OUTER side lamp inoperative.

NSR brake hose slightly twisted. Parking brake cable casings corroded.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 185,613 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Small inbalance between rear service brake. Front registration plate slightly damaged. NSR brake hose slightly twisted.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 185,475 miles

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Small inbalance between rear service brake. Front registration plate slightly damaged. NSR brake hose slightly twisted.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 177,087 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 177,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust front steady slightly loose[rattle].

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 168,361 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

NSR brake hose twisted slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 168,339 miles

Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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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K302 TKK is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K302 TKK, 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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K302 TKK is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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