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K5 LFE

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,718 mi
Last recorded94,718 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 LFE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,718 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

battery u/s

Fail 9 Sep 2011 94,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake discs pitted slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

high level brake light has onlt 50% of bulbs working

Fail 21 Apr 2011 94,717 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 92,022 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre wall split (cords not exposed)

Fail 9 Oct 2008 85,630 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 77,187 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 73,440 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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K5 LFE is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 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 K5 LFE, 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 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K5 LFE registered?

K5 LFE is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K5 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 LFE 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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