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K44 ENN

1997 Saab 900

Purple Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 ENN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 141,620 miles

Emissions high only just passed

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox oil leak

Hand brake needs services , little reserve travel

Pass 7 Mar 2022 130,647 miles

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut has slight play

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

floor and boot floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2022 130,647 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at front of wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front strut has slight play

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

floor and boot floor corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 127,742 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner c/v boot perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

suspension parts corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 127,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner c/v boot perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering arm fouling on vacum pipe

boot floor corroded

oil leak

slight exhaust blow

suspension parts corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,398 miles

Incorrect fuel cap fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocker lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body undersealed

rear axle corroded

suspension parts corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2019 126,396 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Incorrect fuel cap fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear shocker lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body undersealed

rear axle corroded

suspension parts corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2019 126,383 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 126,382 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,416 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 111,854 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,854 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 106,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 106,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,865 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 100,865 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 96,313 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,313 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 95,818 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 95,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 84,368 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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K44 ENN is a 1997 Saab 900 in Purple with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K44 ENN, 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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K44 ENN is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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