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K498 MPX

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,028 mi
Last recorded202,028 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 MPX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 202,028 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

Fail 27 Mar 2008 202,028 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 192,142 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 192,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 52,923 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 182,969 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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K498 MPX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K498 MPX, 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 K498 MPX registered?

K498 MPX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K498 MPX safe to buy?

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