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K477 TJR

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,789 mi
Last recorded147,789 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK477 TJR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2011 147,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body corrsion

both front tyre worn on inner edges

underbody corrsion

Pass 6 Mar 2010 141,221 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 141,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 134,253 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 133,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 128,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 128,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 121,163 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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K477 TJR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K477 TJR, 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 K477 TJR registered?

K477 TJR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 14 April 1993.

Is K477 TJR safe to buy?

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