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K453 EMO

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 2119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

235,230 mi
Last recorded235,230 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 EMO
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,119cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 235,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 234,547 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 231,477 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 230,853 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 229,276 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 229,276 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 227,956 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 220,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 206,889 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 191,830 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 169,148 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 151,106 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 151,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 144,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2006 138,414 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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K453 EMO is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 2,119cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K453 EMO, 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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What year was K453 EMO registered?

K453 EMO is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K453 EMO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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