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K304 LSL

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,650 mi
Last recorded145,650 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK304 LSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 145,650 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

floors corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2020 145,616 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

boot floor corroded

floors corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 137,673 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 137,672 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 127,629 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 119,183 miles

Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Jul 2016 119,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Boot floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front floor holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Parking brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 11 May 2015 118,141 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 118,141 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,146 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 102,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 102,874 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 97,335 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 97,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,306 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 96,900 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 95,735 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 88,399 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 77,224 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 77,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K304 LSL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K304 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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K304 LSL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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