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K578 AVN

1993 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,894 mi
Last recorded144,894 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK578 AVN
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 144,894 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 144,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

battery insecure,front skirt corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 144,202 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 144,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 139,338 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/f. jacking point /inner wheel arch area.

Pass 21 Oct 2008 133,587 miles

o/sfloor weakened by corrosion.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 128,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 123,302 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s brakes starting to bind

Pass 14 Dec 2005 118,149 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 118,149 miles

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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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K578 AVN is a 1993 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K578 AVN, 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 K578 AVN registered?

K578 AVN is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 12 January 1993.

Is K578 AVN safe to buy?

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