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K497 EUJ

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,890 mi
Last recorded212,890 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 EUJ
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2016 212,890 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 199,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 190,402 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 190,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 180,062 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 179,661 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

OSF cv boot cracking

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

has oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2006 175,295 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 175,289 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K497 EUJ is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K497 EUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K497 EUJ registered?

K497 EUJ is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K497 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 EUJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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