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K871 KVF

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,551 mi
Last recorded160,551 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK871 KVF
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 160,551 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 155,391 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 155,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 151,493 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 151,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 148,690 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 148,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 145,130 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 145,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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K871 KVF is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K871 KVF, 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 K871 KVF registered?

K871 KVF is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K871 KVF safe to buy?

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