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K743 SKH

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,520 mi
Last recorded158,520 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK743 SKH
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 158,520 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2011 156,877 miles

All suspension bushes perishing allowing slight play

General underbody corrossion

Offside front brake binding slightly

Play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Play in offside track rod end ball joint

Play in steering rack track rods

Slight exhaust blow from mid box to back box joint

Pass 10 Jun 2010 153,072 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 152,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 147,562 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 140,108 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 140,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 26 May 2007 132,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 132,640 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 121,784 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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K743 SKH is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K743 SKH, 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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What year was K743 SKH registered?

K743 SKH is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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