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K900 KAR

1993 Saab 900

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,804 mi
Last recorded180,804 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1993 Saab 900128,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 KAR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 180,804 miles

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 175,136 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 175,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 162,317 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 149,849 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 149,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 138,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,793 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 112,210 miles

advise slight corrosion sills

Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2013 100,824 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 94,393 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,390 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,914 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 89,127 miles

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

Front edge of bonnet corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2010 89,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front edge of bonnet corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2009 82,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 75,805 miles

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

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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K900 KAR is a 1993 Saab 900 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K900 KAR, 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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K900 KAR is a 1993 Saab 900, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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