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K30 RDN

1997 Saab 900

Yellow Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,352 mi
Last recorded118,352 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 RDN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 118,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 118,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts on inner tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 112,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 110,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 May 2016 110,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of nearside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded steel pipe across front bulkhead to offside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of offside front to rear to flexi hose steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,419 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 106,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 99,685 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 99,676 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,738 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 95,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,212 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 91,559 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 89,818 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 87,583 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 82,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 76,696 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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K30 RDN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Yellow with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 K30 RDN, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K30 RDN registered?

K30 RDN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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