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K704 ESX

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,095 mi
Last recorded114,095 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK704 ESX
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,095 miles

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Fail 20 Aug 2012 114,095 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

underneath of vehicle and all steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Fail 17 Aug 2011 112,541 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,541 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 110,620 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 107,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

underneath of vehicle and all coil springs , steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2009 107,948 miles

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

underneath of vehicle and all coil springs , steering , suspension and brake components extremely rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2008 105,891 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 104,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 100,871 miles

0/s front brake back plate deteriating

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K704 ESX is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green 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 K704 ESX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K704 ESX registered?

K704 ESX is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K704 ESX safe to buy?

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