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K306 LSL

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

60,094 mi
Last recorded60,094 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 LSL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,094 miles

Indicator switch faulty right turn position does not stay on when selected (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust silencer (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front bonnet glide rail mounting corrodied

Rear tail gate has excessive corrosion glass may blow out

Pass 25 Mar 2016 58,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,109 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 58,085 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,947 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 52,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,751 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 46,906 miles

Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

flexi supplying rear brake pipes ferrule corroded

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/r bump stop missing

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,885 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 45,880 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 44,530 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 44,530 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,600 miles

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

rear number plate slight damage

Fail 20 Feb 2008 42,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2007 41,107 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 41,107 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 39,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front showing slight bind

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,057 miles

n/s front showing slight bind

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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K306 LSL is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red 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 K306 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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K306 LSL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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