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K357 DBL

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

219,402 mi
Last recorded219,402 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 DBL
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 219,402 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 219,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 212,936 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 205,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 198,464 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 190,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2014 185,226 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 177,095 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2013 176,933 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 171,543 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 167,259 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

o.s.f. outer c.v. boot slight perished

slight play at steering column

Fail 16 Jul 2011 167,221 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

o.s.f. outer c.v. boot slight perished

slight play at steering column

Pass 26 Jul 2010 165,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 160,855 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 160,855 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 158,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 154,886 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 149,248 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 149,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside rear flexi brake hose ferrell lightly surface rusted.

oil leak

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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K357 DBL 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 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K357 DBL, 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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K357 DBL is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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