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K869 SLT

1993 Saab 900

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

162,838 mi
Last recorded162,838 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 SLT
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 162,838 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle is corroded

Fail 15 May 2018 162,838 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to splitter (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

under side of vehicle is corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2017 161,831 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 161,826 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 159,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 159,380 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 159,375 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2014 155,578 miles

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

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

Fail 6 May 2014 155,576 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

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

Pass 23 May 2013 152,656 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing on brake componants

corrosion developing under vehicle

slight screen damage

suspension units corroding

Fail 21 May 2013 152,655 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Oil leak

corrosion developing on brake componants

corrosion developing under vehicle

slight screen damage

suspension units corroding

Pass 28 May 2012 149,180 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on suspension units

fuel filter and pipring corroding

general corrosion under vehicle

power steerring pipes corroding

rear pads wearing

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 23 May 2012 149,175 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

corrosion on suspension units

fuel filter and pipring corroding

general corrosion under vehicle

power steerring pipes corroding

rear pads wearing

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 May 2011 144,639 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 144,637 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 139,952 miles

Oil leak

corrosion developing on suspension units

exhaust blow at joint

Fail 13 May 2010 139,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion developing on suspension units

exhaust blow at joint

Pass 1 Jun 2009 133,248 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 125,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 125,564 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 120,556 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2006 117,701 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 117,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside rear brake hose corroided

oil leak

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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K869 SLT 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 56.5%.

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 K869 SLT, 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 K869 SLT registered?

K869 SLT is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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