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K656 RLE

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,012 mi
Last recorded168,012 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK656 RLE
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 168,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side head light beam pattan detariorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 165,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

wheel covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 161,489 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wheel covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 156,045 miles

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

oil leak

wheel covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 151,155 miles

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

surface rust on rear suspension beam

Fail 3 Sep 2014 151,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

surface rust on rear suspension beam

Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,235 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 143,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fog light not working on tow bar.

surface rust under car front and rear.

wheel covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2011 141,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 141,073 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 135,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 133,565 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 129,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2007 124,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 117,992 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 115,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 115,894 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components and bushes rusty/perished. †

front to rear metal brake pipes not visible.

oil leak

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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K656 RLE is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K656 RLE, 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 K656 RLE registered?

K656 RLE is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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