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K41 XCF

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

158,920 mi
Last recorded158,920 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK41 XCF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 158,920 miles

nail in osf tyre

slight exaust blow in middle and rear mounts poor

steal pipes have surface rust

underside and suspenshion has surface rust

Fail 28 Oct 2013 158,920 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nail in osf tyre

slight exaust blow in middle and rear mounts poor

steal pipes have surface rust

underside and suspenshion has surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,248 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 158,215 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 158,148 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Fail 16 Apr 2012 158,144 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 156,865 miles

One exhaust mounting missing.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 156,865 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

One exhaust mounting missing.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 154,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 154,659 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

aircon belt fallen off

Pass 6 Mar 2009 145,192 miles

N/side indicator lever not stopping down but works correctly otherwise.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 145,192 miles

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

N/side indicator lever not stopping down but works correctly otherwise.

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 141,547 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2007 135,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 135,578 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 128,992 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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K41 XCF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K41 XCF, 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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K41 XCF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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