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K802 LFM

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

185,539 mi
Last recorded185,539 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK802 LFM
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 185,539 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both front, corrosion around door hindge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 185,528 miles

Brake performance not tested Fuel filter at risk of catching rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine light illuminated

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both front, corrosion around door hindge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 182,927 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 178,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

general underside corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2019 178,623 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

condensation o/s/f headlamp lens

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 173,933 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 173,926 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 171,204 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 171,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 168,721 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 168,721 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 163,452 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 163,452 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread showing cracks

o/s/f and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 161,652 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f headlamp has chip in lense and headlamp has slight condensation

Pass 21 Dec 2012 160,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 58,117 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 155,384 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 155,384 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 148,715 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 148,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 136,402 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 113,523 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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K802 LFM is a 1993 Saab 900 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K802 LFM, 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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K802 LFM is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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