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K809 KNW

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,248 mi
Last recorded177,248 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK809 KNW
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 177,248 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength alloy cross member on offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe/chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch next to spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill under drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has several areas of slight corrosion. Advise front wheel is removed to allow a more thorough inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has several areas of slight corrosion. Advise rear wheel is removed to allow a more thorough inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has several areas of slight corrosion. Advise front wheel is removed to allow a more thorough inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch has several areas of slight corrosion. Advise rear wheel is removed to allow a more thorough inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 176,490 miles

Central Front Coolant leak oil and waterleak ()

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 176,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached cv gator jnsecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Coolant leak oil and waterleak ()

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 174,310 miles

Offside Front aluminium cross brace, under engine, holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 174,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch rail, 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front aluminium cross brace, under engine, holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 174,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area around jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both front inner wheel arches are severely corroded. Not within prescribed areas

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2015 169,546 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 166,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 165,020 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 164,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 162,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

neerside steering boot covered in oil

Pass 6 Mar 2010 156,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 148,729 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 141,459 miles

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

slight damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 132,358 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 125,311 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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K809 KNW is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K809 KNW, 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 K809 KNW registered?

K809 KNW is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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