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K722 DNV

1993 Saab 900

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

161,369 mi
Last recorded161,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK722 DNV
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2024 161,369 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills and jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of arch tub. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sills and jacking points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear shock absorber, upper bushes perished

Corrosion around rear boot drain

Cracks in rear light lens but not affecting operations.

Fuel tank straps corroded.

Nearside Front Corrosion hole in front section of arch tub

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 161,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 161,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 160,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 159,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 158,459 miles

COOLANT PIPES CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE SLIGHTLY BLOWING/CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER BODY SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WORN

OIL LEAK

REAR FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 158,458 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BODY SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BODY SILL (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

COOLANT PIPES CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

OIL LEAKS

REAR FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 157,583 miles

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

Offside rear inner wheel arch slight corrosion starting.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 148,828 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 145,399 miles

Oil leak

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

advise nearside lower sill corroded.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 145,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

advise all suspension,steering and brake components corroded.

advise nearside front tyre wearing low on 2.5mm.

advise nearside lower sill corroded.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 138,659 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 138,659 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 130,295 miles

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise off side front inner wing-bulkhead corroding

advise suspension,brakes and steering components all corroduing

Fail 5 May 2011 130,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise near side front seat belt buckle damaged but operates ok

advise off side front inner wing-bulkhead corroding

advise off side rear tyre wearing unevenly and perishing

advise suspension,brakes and steering components all corroduing

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2010 123,062 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished

advise brakes,steering and suspension components all corroding

advise exhaust corroded and slight blow

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear brake inbalance just below max limits

Fail 13 Apr 2010 123,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly and perished

advise brakes,steering and suspension components all corroding

advise exhaust corroded and slight blow

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear brake inbalance just below max limits

Pass 14 Apr 2008 113,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 113,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 107,718 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 101,884 miles

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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K722 DNV is a 1993 Saab 900 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K722 DNV, 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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K722 DNV is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 18 March 1993.

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