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K707 RLP

1993 Saab 900

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,246 mi
Last recorded134,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK707 RLP
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 134,246 miles

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES APART FROM O/S REAR TO BODY (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED ADJACENT TO LOWER BULKHEAD

O/S REAR AND N/S FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN THEIR SIDEWALL TO OUTER TREAD AREAS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 134,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength PANHARD ROD ATTACHMENT POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened TIE BAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL HOSES APART FROM O/S REAR TO BODY (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED ADJACENT TO LOWER BULKHEAD

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

O/S REAR AND N/S FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKS IN THEIR SIDEWALL TO OUTER TREAD AREAS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TRANSVERSE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BUSHES PERISHED AND SPLIT (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 133,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Rear ALL BUSHES PERISHED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHED BY WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 133,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Rear ALL BUSHES PERISHED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUBBERS PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR OF WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCRATCHED BY WIPERS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 133,547 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED ADJACENT TO SILL END

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SUSPENSION BEAM ETC CORRODED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 2 May 2017 133,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION ARMS (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Offside Front INNER WING CORRODED ADJACENT TO SILL END

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE (3.6.B.2c)

Rear SUSPENSION BEAM ETC CORRODED

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Nov 2015 133,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 133,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear suspension beam corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 133,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear suspension beam corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear suspension components corroded (beam and arms etc)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear bump stop missing

rear suspension components corroded (beam and arms etc)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,170 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ofside front bottom shock absorber rubber perished

Pass 28 Oct 2011 128,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear axle + anti-roll bar

front bumper damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 120,989 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 120,978 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust bandage used on downpipe....

nearside rear tyre scrubbing slightly on outer edge....

nearside steering rack gaitor twisted....

offside light unit holed/damaged....

slight fault, rear fog tale tell....

Pass 18 Nov 2008 117,386 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 112,588 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 112,579 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2006 104,953 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 104,900 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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K707 RLP is a 1993 Saab 900 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 K707 RLP, 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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K707 RLP is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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