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K31 RBK

1993 Saab 900

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,388 mi
Last recorded148,388 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 RBK
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 148,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main silencer pinholed (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Squeaky (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 148,384 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Sat Nav on screen (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main silencer pinholed (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT join (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Squeaky (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 141,568 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT join (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted on caliper (3.6.B.4c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pinholed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,196 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake dragging - Not showing in RBT

One rubber support broken on main silencer

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 135,182 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 135,182 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2013 135,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspension components surface rust and heavily under sealed

Pass 15 May 2012 135,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 May 2012 135,141 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 134,776 miles

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

body has crreon not in prescribed area

Fail 27 Apr 2011 134,776 miles

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

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

body has crreon not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Apr 2010 133,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 133,553 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 131,892 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 131,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 130,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 126,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 115,183 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 115,183 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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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K31 RBK is a 1993 Saab 900 in White 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 K31 RBK, 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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K31 RBK is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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