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K517 GPU

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

216,204 mi
Last recorded216,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK517 GPU
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 216,204 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 211,928 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 211,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 198,490 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 179,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 169,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 155,775 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 144,981 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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K517 GPU is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K517 GPU, 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 K517 GPU registered?

K517 GPU is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 3 February 1993.

Is K517 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K517 GPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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