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K358 JJN

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,222 mi
Last recorded146,222 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK358 JJN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 146,222 miles

various points of corrosion though out but outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Mar 2020 146,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle some outside mot prescribed areas

Fail 11 Nov 2019 146,208 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear axle union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/floor/inner wing badly corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis from B post to rear suspension prescribed area severly corroded away. As marked (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

underside and suspension components very corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 145,636 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 145,636 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)

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

Battery insecure hold down strap very close to shorting on live terminal (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Drivers seat back tilt mechanism stiff in operation

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

underbody and components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 144,527 miles

Nearside Front tyre makes slight contact with spring on full lock

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin

Rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 29 Oct 2014 139,049 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 136,062 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 136,032 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 132,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 132,625 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 123,555 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 113,386 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 99,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 93,668 miles

(5) Sidewalls deteriorated close to limit on both front tyres.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 93,668 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

(5) Sidewalls deteriorated close to limit on both front tyres.

Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,860 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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K358 JJN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K358 JJN, 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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K358 JJN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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