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K736 TLB

1993 Saab 900

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

319,039 mi
Last recorded319,039 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 TLB
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 319,039 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 319,039 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 306,681 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 306,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,051 miles

exhaust rear box leaking

n/s/r brake flexy hose twisted

o/s/r & n/s/r brake calipers damp with oil

play in rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 19 Nov 2015 290,427 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust rear box leaking

n/s/r brake flexy hose twisted

o/s/r & n/s/r brake calipers damp with oil

play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2014 272,787 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f seat belt release catch button damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2014 272,350 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front pads very low

n/s/f seat belt release catch button damaged

n/s/r hand brake low effort

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2013 255,055 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 255,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 236,757 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

o/s/f screen starting to delaminate

Fail 22 Aug 2012 236,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

brake pipes greased

o/s/f screen starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Aug 2011 221,001 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 220,997 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r number plate lamp dim

Pass 31 Aug 2010 205,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 199,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 176,620 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 155,299 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 155,295 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 133,226 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 114,623 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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K736 TLB is a 1993 Saab 900 in White with a 1,997cc 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 K736 TLB, 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 K736 TLB registered?

K736 TLB is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K736 TLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K736 TLB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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