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K704 RLP

1993 Saab 900 I 16V

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,966 mi
Last recorded105,966 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Saab 900 I 16V121,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK704 RLP
MakeSaab
Model900 I 16V
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,966 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 105,964 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,386 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 102,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

How Reliable is the Saab 900 I 16V?

Based on 1,215 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,938
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 92
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 77
parking brake recording little or no effort 65
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 62
constant velocity joint gaiter split 60
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K704 RLP is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Saab 900 I 16V models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 121,330 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 I 16V fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 92 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K704 RLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 I 16V typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this Saab 900 I 16V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K704 RLP registered?

K704 RLP is a 1993 Saab 900 I 16V, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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