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K715 ODS

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,208 mi
Last recorded142,208 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK715 ODS
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2016 142,208 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,479 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 117,722 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 105,632 miles

front exhaust pipe to manifold joint slightly blowing

Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,515 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 88,934 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 88,577 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Both rear brake discs heavily pitted.

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

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

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

RH rear bump stop missing.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 88,193 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 88,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,167 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 88,066 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 88,055 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 87,989 miles

All brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f lower chassis

Pass 26 Oct 2006 87,575 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 87,567 miles

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

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

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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K715 ODS is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K715 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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K715 ODS is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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