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K724 SLC

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

84,530 mi
Last recorded84,530 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK724 SLC
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 84,530 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 84,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure short pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure short pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 84,502 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

eml on

Fail 11 Jul 2023 84,461 miles

Emissions unable to be completed multiple holes in exhaust system (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury headlamp lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

eml on

Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,205 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 83,731 miles

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

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

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,575 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 83,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,326 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 83,326 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,086 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 83,086 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 82,899 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,749 miles

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,775 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 80,775 miles

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

engine oil leaks

unablw to take the load off of front swivel joints to help with inspection.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 80,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 80,438 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 79,648 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 78,950 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 78,300 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 78,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 76,240 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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K724 SLC is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 K724 SLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K724 SLC registered?

K724 SLC is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 March 1993.

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