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K714 ODS

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,898 mi
Last recorded119,898 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK714 ODS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 119,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 119,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 119,178 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 118,563 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 115,591 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 105,468 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 102,693 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres has cracks in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2015 99,462 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 97,080 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 96,148 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 92,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 90,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 90,045 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 72,366 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 72,366 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 14 Sep 2005 68,714 miles

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

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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K714 ODS is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K714 ODS, 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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K714 ODS is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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